2023 Map of Fingers Butte

About this map

Volcanic landforms and high desert plains define the landscape within the Craters of the Moon National Preserve, where distinctive elevations rise sharply from the surrounding flats. The survey area is marked by several prominent topographic features, including Wildhorse Butte, Cruthers Butte, and the namesake Fingers Butte. These formations suggest the complex geological history of this corner of Butte County, where water is a scarce and managed resource as evidenced by the remote Fingers Butte Reservoir and the uniquely named Huddles Hole. The Arco-Minidoka Rd provides the primary transit route through this section of the preserve, following the natural contours of the basin. This map serves as a detailed record of public land boundaries, specifically identifying townships t2n r26e, t2n r27e, t1n r26e, and t1n r27e, which are essential for understanding local land management and historical surveying lines.