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2017 Map of Piute Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Piute Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Piute Butte and Squaw Butte anchor this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, where the terrain is defined by a network of drainage forks and scattered water sources. The map reveals a reliance on isolated springs, such as Skull Spring, Johnstone Spring, and Blackstock Spring, which supported livestock and transit through this arid interior. In the northern reaches, the Canter Spring Reservoir represents a significant man-made effort to manage the limited water supply.

Transit through these uplands follows the winding paths of Mcbride Creek Rd and Chipmunk Rd, which navigate the elevation changes between prominent peaks like Dryden Peak. The complex hydrology of the region is evident in the converging waters of Little Squaw Cr, E Fork Squaw Cr, and W Fork Squaw Cr, illustrating how the land's contours dictate the flow toward larger basins. This survey provides a modern record of name-bearing landmarks and topography in a region where geography remains the primary driver of human activity.