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2010 Map of Bear Den Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bear Den Butte and its surrounding volcanic landscape dominate this portion of Blaine County, where the topography is defined by distinct buttes and a network of reservoirs. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations including Potter Butte, Lava Butte, and the rising ground at Lava Point. This high-desert environment relies on a sophisticated system of water management, visible through numerous named catchments such as Bowl Reservoir, Monument Reservoir, and Moline Reservoir.

Remote and sparsely populated, the area is crossed by Laidlaw Park Rd, which serves as a primary artery through the sagebrush and lava fields. Scattered water bodies like Williams Lake and Aspitarte Lake provide vital landmarks in a territory where natural features are the primary points of orientation. For those researching land use and cattle grazing history in southern Idaho, the distribution of these reservoirs and the placement of features like Corral Butte reflect the long-standing ranching traditions of the region.