1971 Map of Owinza Butte

About this map

Owinza Butte serves as the central landmark for this high desert landscape along the border of Lincoln and Jerome counties. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal catchments and irrigation infrastructure, notably the Aqueduct that cuts across the northeastern corner. The names of the various water bodies—ranging from larger pools like Owinza Butte Lake and Mallard Lake to smaller catchments such as One Shot Lake and Tumbleweed Reservoir—suggest a landscape managed for livestock and wildlife. This 1971 survey, updated with 1980s aerial data, reveals a high desert environment where human impact is limited to industrial sites like the Cinder Pit and a series of reservoirs, including Elden Reservoir and Bill Reservoir, which supported the agricultural needs of the Snake River Plain region.