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1972 Map of Serviceberry Butte

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Serviceberry Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Serviceberry Butte dominates this high-desert landscape in southeastern Idaho, rising as a prominent volcanic landmark in an area defined by its reliance on dispersed water sources. Captured in the early 1970s, the map reveals a remote ranching environment where life and movement are dictated by the placement of infrastructure like Smith Corrals and a sparse network of a Jeep Trail.

The distribution of small-scale water improvements, from the Harold Reservoir and Muddy Reservoir to specifically named points like Rattlesnake Water Hole No 2 and Coyote Water Hole, underscores the intensive management of this arid terrain for livestock. The map also delineates the jurisdictional divide between Butte Co and Blaine Co, providing a precise look at the land use and topography of the Snake River Plain periphery before modern development.