2010 Map of Inferno Cone

About this map

Volcanic formations dominate this 2010 survey of the Craters-of-the-Moon-Natl-Monum in Butte County. The landscape is a complex of cinder cones and craters, including Inferno Cone, Paisley Cone, and Snow Cone, which line the Loop Rd through the monument. This high-altitude desert environment is defined by its scarcity of water, marked by vital points such as Doves Waterholes, Big Sink Waterhole, and Yellowjacket Waterhole. To the north, the terrain transitions toward the slopes of Blizzard Mt Rd near the Martin Mine. Notable geological and archaeological landmarks like the Indian Tunnel, Crystal Pit, and Tepee Circles are documented here, alongside expansive lava features such as Broken Top and Trench Mortar Flat. The mapping reveals a harsh but structured landscape where early mining interests at the Little Cottonwood Creek headwaters met the geological preservation of the volcanic rift.