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2023 Map of Richard Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lemhi Range peaks dominate the southwestern corner of this Idaho landscape, giving way to the expansive volcanic features and alluvial plains characteristic of the Snake River Plain edge. The ephemeral waters of Birch Creek traverse the terrain from northwest to southeast, cutting a path through the high desert floor near the base of Lava Ridge. This area serves as a transition between the high limestone ridges and the volcanic outcrops that define the local topography.

Evidence of early regional settlement and land use is sparse but significant, anchored by the Goddard Cem located along W Foothill Rd near the northern boundary. The prominent elevation of Richard Butte stands as a distinct landmark in the east, overlooking the administrative boundary where Clark Co and Butte Co meet. The map detail highlights the intersection of natural canyons like Kyle Canyon with the open range, illustrating a landscape primarily defined by its physical geography and isolated rural landmarks.