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1972 Map of Fingers Butte, 1976 Print
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1972 Map of Fingers Butte

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The expansive Lava fields of Butte County dominate this landscape, revealing a stark geological record of Idaho’s volcanic past. During the early 1970s, the terrain was characterized by a series of prominent volcanic landmarks, including Saddle Butte, Wildhorse Butte, and Cruthers Butte, which rise above the surrounding lava flows. Human presence in this high-desert environment is primarily marked by water management features essential for ranching and survival, such as the Sage Brush Reservoir and Fingers Butte Reservoir. A distinct topographic curiosity known as Huddles Hole provides a break in the elevated terrain, while remote infrastructure like Fingers Butte Well and other scattered wells indicates the ongoing efforts to secure water in this arid region. This survey captures a moment when the natural basalt formations dictated the placement of boundary lines and improved roads through the eastern Snake River Plain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain