2010 Map of Halfway Lake

About this map

Wildhorse Butte rises above the arid volcanic expanse of the Snake River Plains in this 2010 study of southern Idaho. The landscape is characterized by a series of ephemeral basins, including Halfway Lake, West Wildhorse Lake, and South Wildhorse Lake, which reflect the seasonal water patterns of this high-desert environment. Access to this isolated region is primarily via unpaved tracks such as the Preacher Bridges-Sand Butte Rd and Shale Butte Rd. The topography captured here demonstrates the sparse, undeveloped nature of Lincoln County, where geologic features like Mud Flat Lake serve as primary landmarks in a territory largely void of permanent settlements or industrial infrastructure.