2020 Map of Rock Butte

About this map

Rock Butte and Rock Corral Butte dominate this high-desert landscape in the eastern Snake River Plain, marking a terrain defined by volcanic features and sparse water resources. The boundary between Butte County and Bingham County cuts vertically through the center of the sheet, dividing a region focused on rangeland management. Evidence of local ranching infrastructure is prominent, with several catchment basins scattered across the high ground, including the Cow Pasture Reservoir Number 1, Cow Pasture Reservoir Number 2, and the distant Moose Reservoir. Transportation is limited to the diagonal route of Big Butte Springfield Rd, which provides the primary access through this arid environment. This 2020 survey illustrates the continued importance of water security in the high desert, as seen at the Well Number 2 Reservoir.