2010 Map of Serviceberry Butte

About this map

Serviceberry Butte and Rattlesnake Butte anchor this desert landscape in Blaine County, Idaho, where the movement of livestock and water management define the map's character. The presence of Smith Corrals near Pratt Lake suggests a history of ranching activity in a region where water sources are vital yet sparse. This reliance on seasonal or managed water is evidenced by a network of catchments, including Muddy Reservoir, Harold Reservoir, and the uniquely named Coyote Water Hole. Transportation through this arid terrain follows established routes such as the Minidoka to Arco Rd and the Big Butte Springfield Rd, providing insight into the connectivity between distant range points. Additionally, the paired Rattlesnake Water Hole Number One and Rattlesnake Water Hole Number Two indicate intentional water engineering to support life and industry across the sagebrush-dominated plains of the Snake River Plain vicinity.