2017 Map of Bear Den Butte

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Monument dominates the central and eastern portions of this High Desert landscape, showing the stark transition between volcanic formations and the surrounding plains. The terrain is defined by prominent volcanic landmarks such as Lava Point, Lava Butte, and the namesake Bear Den Butte, which rises near the Blaine County and Minidoka County border. A complex network of ephemeral water sources and small reservoirs, including Bowl Reservoir, Guts Lake, and Aspitarte Lake, highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid region. The presence of Laid Law Park Rd provides a rare transit corridor through this geological area, while several family-named water features like Gerity Reservoir and Purdy Reservoir suggest a history of ranching and land use on the periphery of the monument's volcanic fields.