Late Spring On Squaw Butte is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on April 19th, 2017.
Late Spring On Squaw Butte
A view of Squaw Butte and the Emmett Valley after a late Spring snow storm.
Squaw Butte is one of the most prominent peaks in the Treasure... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Late Spring On Squaw Butte
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
A view of Squaw Butte and the Emmett Valley after a late Spring snow storm.
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.
Originally called "Emmettville," it was primarily a post office named after Emmett Cahalan, the son of Tom Cahalan, an early settler of the area. The post office was later moved but retained the name. A few years later the "ville" was dropped and the post office and town became simply Emmett. In 1883 James Wardwell had the town platted, and in 1900 the town was incorporated as Emmett. Later, in March 1902, the Idaho Northern railroad came to the valley.
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April 19th, 2017
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Comments (17)
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #8 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Stuart Litoff
Beautiful landscape work! Nominated for special feature in the 1000 View Group
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Stuart for the nice comment and the nomination!! It is greatly appreciated!!
Kellice Swaggerty
The breadth and depth of this beautiful landscape are truly splendid, Robert! L/F Tw
Jenny Revitz Soper
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my great pleasure to FEATURE your fabulous artwork on the homepage of the Artist Group No Place Like Home, 5/2/2017! You are invited to post it in the Group's Features Discussion thread for posterity or any other thread!
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
Jeanie Mann
Beautiful capture of Squaw Butte Robert! The snow is is beautiful!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Jeanie for the nice comment and the snow sure added to the image!!