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2023 Map of Triplet Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bruneau Canyon dominates this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, where the Bruneau River carves deeply through expansive volcanic plateaus. The topography is defined by flat-topped features like Rizzi Table and Scott Table, which provided crucial grazing land for early ranching operations. The presence of Bernards Bedground and several water sources, including Lone Willow Spring and Triplet Spring, underscores the historical reliance on these scarce resources in the Diamond A Desert.

Remote canyons and landmarks like Triplet Butte and the curious Hole in the Ground highlight the isolation of this region. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the Rowland Rt Rd and unnamed trails traversing the J-P Desert. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a landscape where the natural drainage patterns of Slaughterhouse Creek and Cat Creek continue to shape the movement of people and livestock.