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2020 Map of McKinney Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of McKinney Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

McKinney Butte rises above the sagebrush and volcanic landscape of Gooding County in this recent topographical study. The area is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and man-made irrigation infrastructure that supports the region's agricultural economy. Prominent water features include Bray Lake and a series of managed waterways such as the Chastain Canal, Robertson Ditch, and Dog Cr Drain. These features highlight the transformation of the Idaho desert through systematic water management, seen here in the southern portion of the map.

Local transportation routes like Dead Horse Cave Rd and North Rd provide access through the open terrain, crossing numerous intermittent streams including Coyote Cr, Fourmile Cr, and Black Canyon Cr. The map captures the intersection of public land survey systems across multiple townships, illustrating the precise grid of roads and property boundaries that characterize this part of the Snake River Plain.