1992 Map of Little Joe Butte

About this map

Little Joe Butte and Wind Butte anchor this high desert plateau in southwestern Idaho, where the landscape is defined by vast tracts of public and military land. This 1990s survey illustrates a region largely dedicated to the Birds of Prey Area, a conservation zone protecting the sensitive habitat above the deep canyon of the Snake River. The map reveals the logistical footprint of the Idaho National Guard Training and Maneuver Area, which covers the southern half of the sheet. Surface hydrology is sparse in this arid environment, with the seasonal flow of Corder Creek and a single Gravel Pit serving as the primary interruptions to the natural topography. The geometric precision of range and township lines, such as T 2 S T 3 S, underscores the systematic division of this open range for federal management.