2013 Map of Mosquito Lake Butte

About this map

Mosquito Lake Butte and its volcanic neighbors define the high plateau of Owyhee County in the early twenty-first century. This landscape is characterized by its isolation and the systematic grid of the Public Land Survey System, which divides the open range into townships like t14s r9e and t14s r10e. Historical routes cut through the high-elevation terrain, most notably Post Office Rd and Rock Corral RD, which suggest a long-standing network of ranching and communication across the desert. Water is a scarce and vital element here, represented by the ephemeral course of Poison Creek as it winds between Middle Butte and Burnt Butte. The map serves as a detailed record of land management in one of Idaho's most sparsely populated regions, where the placement of tracks such as Three Creek Rd and Salls Rd remains essential for navigating the high desert environment.