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2010 Map of Walters Butte

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Walters Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Walters Ferry stands as a significant historical crossing point along the Snake River corridor, anchoring a landscape defined by its transition from riverbank to volcanic uplands. This 2010 survey illustrates the sophisticated network of water management essential to the region, featuring the Waldvogel Canal, Walters Butte Lateral, and Nicholson Ditch. The presence of the Guffey Railroad Bridge near Guffey and Guffey Butte highlights the intersection of transportation and topography, where rail infrastructure met the challenge of the river's basalt-lined path.

Prominent geographical markers like White Butte and Walters Butte rise above the agricultural fields near Warrens. The river itself is dotted with numerous landforms, including Brooks Island, Noble Island, and Big Rocky Island, reflecting the shifting currents and seasonal dynamics of the Snake. To the south, the terrain opens into the Con Shea Basin, where drainage from Rabbit Creek and Scorpion Creek flows toward the primary waterway.