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2023 Map of Brigham Point

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Brigham Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Preserve dominates this high-desert landscape in south-central Idaho, where the geography is defined by volcanic features and isolated water catchments. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations such as Brigham Point and Whiskey Butte, while human activity is centered on the historic Minidoka To Arco Rd and the localized crossing at Cream Can Junction.

Water management is the most visible sign of ranching and land use in this arid environment. A series of reservoirs and lakes, including Gabettas Reservoir, Big Sinks Reservoir, and Section Eight Reservoir, illustrate the necessity of capturing seasonal runoff. Natural features like Jack Brockie Lake and Split Butte Lake punctuate the lava-strewn plains, providing essential landmarks for navigation across the high plateaus of Minidoka and Blaine counties.