2023 Map of Halfway Lake

About this map

Wildhorse Butte dominates the central landscape of this Lincoln County quadrangle, rising above a series of ephemeral basins and volcanic terrain. This modern survey illustrates a high desert environment where water is the primary geographic anchor, as seen in the clustered depressions of Halfway Lake, West Wildhorse Lake, and South Wildhorse Lake. These features, along with Mud Flat Lake to the northeast, suggest a drainage pattern typical of Idaho's lava plateaus, where seasonal moisture collects in shallow, naming-worthy flats. Access to this quiet interior is limited to thoroughfares like Kamimah Rd and Shale Butte Rd, which trace the section lines and natural contours of the Snake River Plain. The map serves as a clear record of the region's topography, highlighting the isolation and subtle elevation changes of the high-altitude Idaho desert.