2020 Map of Halfway Lake

About this map

Snake River Plains topography dominates this section of Lincoln County, characterized by a series of intermittent lake beds and prominent volcanic rises. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, notably the cluster of ephemeral waters including Halfway Lake, West Wildhorse Lake, and South Wildhorse Lake. These features, along with Mud Flat Lake in the northeastern corner, suggest a terrain where water collection is dictated by the subtle depressions of the basaltic plain. Elevation changes are most pronounced at Wildhorse Butte and Sand Butte, which serve as primary landmarks in an otherwise open expanse. The area is intersected by a sparse network of local tracks such as Kamimah Rd and Shale Butte Rd, reflecting the remote, high-desert character of this portion of southern Idaho as it appeared during the 2020 survey.