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1979 Map of Tuanna Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Salmon Falls Creek cuts a deep, winding canyon through this high-desert landscape in Twin Falls County, defining the drainage patterns of the surrounding plateau. The terrain is punctuated by significant volcanic landmarks, most notably the broad profile of Tuanna Butte and the neighboring Devil Creek Butte. These elevations rise above a network of seasonal drainages including Devil Creek and Blue Gulch, where early infrastructure for ranching and water management is visible.

The presence of the Pumphouse, a Water Tank, and multiple Corral sites reflects the area's primary use for livestock grazing. Transportation across this arid expanse relies on a sparse grid of unimproved paths and light-duty roads, such as Tuanna Road and Big Bend Road. A notable point of historical passage is Tuanna Crossing, where the trail meets the creek, suggesting a long-standing transit point in an otherwise challenging environment.