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2020 Map of Walters Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Walters Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Walters Ferry serves as a focal point along the Snake River, where the canyon floor meets an intricate network of agricultural irrigation. The landscape is defined by its distinctive volcanic geology, featuring prominent landmarks like Walters Butte, White Butte, and Guffey Butte. These formations overlook a river corridor dotted with numerous named landforms including Noble Island and Brooks Island.

Tracing the development of the region reveals a complex system of water management, illustrated by the Walters Butte Lateral, Cali Lateral, and Waldvogel Canal. Near the small settlement of Warrens, the Guffey IslandGuffey Railroad Bridge represents a significant piece of transportation infrastructure crossing the river. To the northeast, the town of Melba sits at the edge of the plateau, while the southern reaches transition into the more arid Con Shea Basin.