2023 Map of Scott Butte

About this map

Birch Creek Valley defines this high-desert landscape in Clark County, where the valley floor is scored by the vital irrigation of Reno Ditch and the waters of Birch Creek. To the northeast, the terrain rises sharply into the foothills of the Targhee National Forest, a region dissected by numerous drainages including Deadman Canyon, Bloom Canyon, and Peterson Canyon. A network of unpaved tracks, such as Spring Canyon Rd and Windfall Canyon Rd, provides access to the higher elevations and the prominent landmark of Scott Butte. This contemporary survey illustrates the persistent ranching and forest management patterns of Eastern Idaho, showing how water management through the Reno Ditch remains a central feature of life at the edge of the mountains.