Atomic City sits at the intersection of high-desert infrastructure and the volcanic topography of the Snake River Plain. This 2020 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey highlights the small settlement’s layout, featuring streets like Second West St and the Main Rd to Hwy 26. The surrounding landscape is defined by its arid character and geologic formations, most notably Table Legs Butte to the southeast and the wide expanse of Ryegrass Flat. The presence of the Midway Airport and the isolated Cottontail Waterhole reflects the logistical challenges of this remote region. Transportation corridors like Taber Rd and Big Butte Rd provide the primary links across the expansive township and range lines of Butte and Bingham Counties.
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1955 · Idaho Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Idaho Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Scoville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Middle Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Taber
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Rock Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Atomic City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Lava Lake Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Circular Butte 3 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Circular Butte 3 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000