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2023 Map of Piute Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Piute Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Piute Butte and the surrounding high-desert terrain of Owyhee County are detailed in this modern survey, reflecting a landscape defined by significant water sources and indigenous toponymy. The drainage patterns of McBride Creek and its tributary Little McBride Creek shape the local topography, while water features like Skull Spring, Johnstone Spring, and the Ganter Spring Reservoir mark critical resource points in an arid environment.

The map preserves several Shoshone-Paiute names, including the watercourse Paide Naokwaide and the prominent Puhitempi Kuaikatete. Land use is indicated by the network of unpaved access routes such as Sands Basin Rd and Chipmunk Rd, which provide passage through the complex draws and ridges near Dryden Peak. This contemporary record captures the intersection of traditional nomenclature and modern resource management in southwestern Idaho.