2013 Map of Crater Rings

About this map

Crater Rings, a pair of distinctive pit craters, dominate the volcanic landscape of this portion of Elmore County. This 2013 survey documents a high desert region marked by significant infrastructure and transportation corridors, including the path of Ditto Creek Rd and the Union Pacific Railroad line that passes through the rural sidings of Cleft and Sebree. The local road network is well-defined by family and descriptive names such as Faulkner Rd, Desert Duck Rd, and N Cinder Butte Rd, reflecting the area's ongoing use for ranching and transit. Seasonal drainage is captured along Canyon Cr, which meanders across the southern sections of the quadrangle. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of natural volcanic geology and the human engineering required to navigate the Snake River Plain.