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1979 Map of Triplet Butte

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Triplet Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Bruneau Canyon carves a deep path through the high plateau of the Diamond A Desert, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic shifts in elevation and isolated tablelands. The Bruneau River flows along the canyon floor, while the surrounding desert is marked by distinctive high points like Triplet Butte and broad flats such as Rizzi Table and Scott Table. These features suggest a region utilized primarily for seasonal livestock movement rather than permanent settlement.

Scattered activity is evidenced by remote camps and landmarks including Bernards Bedground, Bull Pens, and Squaw Camp. A few water sources like Triplet Spring and Last Chance Spring provide the only reliable relief in this arid terrain. For those tracing historical land use or grazing routes along the Idaho-Nevada border, the map highlights localized features such as Alzola and the precarious Black Rock Crossing.