West Side Of Squaw Butte
by Robert Bales
Title
West Side Of Squaw Butte
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
The late afternoon sun shinning on Squaw Butte producing a beautiful view.
Squaw Butte is one of the most prominent peaks in the Treasure Valley. Although Shaffer Butte (Bogus Basin Ski Area) and Lucky Peak stand taller, Squaw is the most striking ridgeline if viewed from the south or east (viewed from the Boise area). The Squaw Butte Ridge is about 8 miles long, runs generally north to south, and has a steep eastern front that rises from about 2500 feet near Sweet and Ola, Idaho to 5500-5800 along the top of the ridge. If viewed from the south or east, it appears that the Squaw Butte ridge is a separate or island-like mountain. In actuality, it's an extension of the Boise Mountains that juts south from the main area of most peaks. The peak is chock full of igneous, or volcanic rock cliffs and boulders. This is unique to this vicinity, as many of the nearby peaks to the east contain granite based rock outcroppings.
Rising some 5,906 feet (1,800 m) above sea level, Squaw Butte, named by Native Americans who used this area as their winter resort, stands at the north end of the valley. The Payette River was named after Francois Payette, a fur trader from Quebec who was put in charge of old Fort Boise in 1818 and traveled through the area. Permanent settlement began in the early 1860s, after gold discoveries in the Boise Basin brought people over the established stage and pack train routes. Two of these trails joined at the Payette River north of the present river bridge in Emmett.
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May 6th, 2014
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Comments (33)
Linda Phelps
L. Beautifully processed. I like the way the golden color in the rolling hills is repeated in the clouds. The reminds me of a place in southern California where that are golden rolling hills similar to these. I grew up near there so It has warmed my heart to see these.
Robert Bales replied:
So glad it brought back great memories for you! Thanks for the comments and the LIKE Linda!
Emmy Vickers
Now you're talking. Love the bright green grass and light shining on these mountains. Spring is in the air!! Beautiful capture Robert. Well composed. L.
Rosita Larsson
Revisiting enjoying the scenery again!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks for the firs and the second visit and I am glad you enjoyed the capture!!
Christopher List
I would love a view like this. V
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so would I like to a place to see it every day. If you look close there is a farm at the base of the butte. Thanks for the vote!!