2017 Map of Crystal Butte

About this map

Targhee National Forest dominates the high-altitude landscape of this eastern Idaho terrain, characterized by a series of volcanic and geological formations. The area is defined by its prominent buttes, including Crystal Butte, Birdseye Butte, and Monument Butte, which serve as significant visual landmarks across the high desert and forest transition. The presence of a sequenced lake system—Davis Lake Number 1, Davis Lake Number 2, and Davis Lake Number 3—illustrates the region's unique hydrology, where water is often concentrated in these specific depressions. The map reveals a network of primitive access points such as the Bishop Well Cutoff and Bishop Burn, which trace the routes of early forest management and grazing access. This high-country layout, with its broad flats like North Antelope Flat, emphasizes the open, range-focused character of Fremont County during the early twenty-first century.