2023 Map of Bear Park SW

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Preserve dominates this high-desert landscape in southern Idaho, where volcanic geology and modern administrative boundaries intersect. The map documents a desolate portion of the Snake River Plain, defined by the north-south dividing line between Minidoka Co and Blaine Co. This area is characterized by intricate contour patterns that represent the complex lava flows and volcanic features typical of this volcanic field. Unlike more developed regions, the map shows an absence of established roads or permanent settlements, focusing instead on the legal and topographic framework of the Public Land Survey System, including townships like t4s r25e and t5s r26e. It serves as a modern record of one of the most geologically significant landscapes in the Pacific Northwest.