2023 Map of Pence Butte

About this map

Saylor Creek Air Force Range dominates the central portion of this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County. The terrain is characterized by the expansive Bruneau Desert, where the elevation gradually rises toward the prominent landmark of Pence Butte in the southern sections. This modern survey reflects the contemporary utilization of the remote Idaho backcountry, where military range boundaries intersect with traditional desert landmarks. Transportation across this arid environment is limited to a few established routes such as Browns Creek Rd and Pothole Rd, while the ephemeral drainage of Browns Creek provides the primary topographic variation in the northern reaches of the quadrangle.