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2023 Map of Serviceberry Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Craters Of The Moon National Preserve reaches into this high desert landscape, characterized by isolated volcanic landmarks and critical water resources. The namesake Serviceberry Butte dominates the central terrain, serving as a prominent navigational marker for travelers along the historical thoroughfares of the Big Butte Springfield Rd and the Minidoka To Arco Rd.

Survival in this arid environment is recorded through a network of vital watering points, including Muddy Reservoir, Harold Reservoir, and specifically named features such as Rattlesnake Water Hole Number One and Coyote Water Hole. The presence of Smith Corrals underscores the area's legacy of livestock management across the Butte and Blaine county lines, where ranching operations relied on these scattered water improvements. This map provides a clear view of the transition from protected federal lands to the open range of the Snake River Plain.