Quaking Aspen Butte rises from this volcanic landscape in Butte County, where prominent geological features dominate the horizon. The terrain is characterized by distinct landforms including Tin Cup Butte and the elongated Sunset Ridge. Water management in this arid environment is evident through several named catchments, specifically West Side Reservoir, Parson Reservoir, and the seasonal Tin Cup Lake. The sheet shows the convergence of major local routes, with Arco-Minidoka Rd and Big Southern Butte Rd providing access across the high desert flats. This modern topographic study reveals a landscape defined by its isolated buttes and the infrastructure required to manage water in the Snake River Plain region.
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1955 · Idaho Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Idaho Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Quaking Aspen Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Arco Hills SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Big Southern Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Pratt Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Arco South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Butte City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Sunset Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Fingers Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000