2013 Map of Triplet Butte

About this map

The Bruneau River carves a deep, winding path through the high desert of Owyhee County, defining the geography of this remote Idaho quadrangle. The sheer walls of Bruneau Canyon create a dramatic vertical landscape, broken only by specific points of access like Black Rock Crossing. This high plateau environment is characterized by large, flat features such as Rizzi Table and Scott Table, which provided critical grazing land in an arid region. Local history is anchored to specific water sources and early settlement markers, including the Fred Hall Homestead and isolated reaches like Lone Willow Spring. The presence of Bernards Bedground and Squaw Camp suggests a legacy of seasonal land use by early ranchers and travelers navigating the area via the Rowland Route Rd. Rising above the canyon floors, the prominent Triplet Butte serves as a landmark for miles around.