1972 Map of Bear Park SW

About this map

Lava fields dominate this 1970s topographic study of the High Desert region in southern Idaho. The landscape is characterized by intricate volcanic formations, with the survey capturing the complex texture of the Lava flows that define the terrain. The boundary between Minidoka Co and Blaine Co runs vertically through the eastern portion of the map, marking a political division across a geological expanse largely void of permanent human settlement or infrastructure. This map is a stark record of the Snake River Plain's volcanic heritage, showing the raw topographic contours of the earth before any modern developments or modifications. It serves as a specific reference for geologists and desert researchers interested in the undisturbed state of these volcanic features during the early 1970s.