2020 Map of Serviceberry Butte

About this map

Smith Corrals marks a rare point of human infrastructure in this high-desert landscape situated on the border of Butte and Blaine counties. The terrain is defined by a sparse distribution of essential water resources, reflecting the challenges of ranching and transit in this arid region of Idaho. Critical stopping points for livestock and travelers are documented through a series of named catchments, including Muddy Reservoir, Harold Reservoir, and Pratt Lake. Historical transit through the area is anchored by two primary overland routes: the Big Butte Springfield Rd and the Minidoka to Arco Rd. These roads connect isolated watering spots like the Coyote Water Hole, Rocky Point Water Hole, and the numbered basins at Rattlesnake Water Hole Number One and Rattlesnake Water Hole Number Two, which represent the vital survival network of the high desert plateau.