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1981 Map of Pot Hole Butte

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Pot Hole Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Saylor Creek Air Force Range dominates the northern landscape of this map, characterized by its specialized infrastructure including multiple Targets and observation Towers. This military installation is situated within the expansive Bruneau Desert, where the high desert terrain is punctuated by volcanic features such as Pot Hole Butte and Winter Camp Butte. The arid environment is carved by seasonal drainage systems like Browns Creek and Clover Three Creek, which flow toward the Military Reservation Boundary.

Evidence of resource extraction appears at the Gravel Pit near the northwest corner, while the presence of a Water Tank and several towers suggests the logistical requirements of maintaining operations in this remote Owyhee County location. The map provides a precise view of the topography before later 20th-century developments, showing the intersection of natural landmarks like Big Draw with the structured needs of the U.S. Air Force.