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2017 Map of Richard Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Goddard Cem rests at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape near Tyler Canyon, marking a quiet point of local genealogy in a region defined by its volcanic and tectonic history. The survey captures the sharp transition between the alluvial plains and the rising slopes of the Lemhi Range, which dominates the southwestern corner of the sheet. This transition zone is a mosaic of geologic features, including the prominent Richard Butte and the extensive Lava Ridge.

Water is a vital but scarce resource here, represented primarily by the seasonal path of Birch Cr as it winds through the eastern sections. Modern infrastructure is limited to rural routes like W Foothill Rd and various secondary roads that cross the Clark and Butte county line, providing access to the rugged terrain of Kyle Canyon. The map illustrates the sparse settlement patterns typical of this part of Idaho, where land use is dictated by the dramatic topography and the arid environment.