2017 Map of Inferno Cone

About this map

Craters Of The Moon National Monument dominates this survey, revealing a stark volcanic environment defined by recent geological activity. The landscape is a complex mosaic of lava fields, including the Blue Dragon Flow and North Crater Aa Flow, punctuated by prominent cinder cones like Inferno Cone and Big Cinder Butte. This 2017 edition details the unique topography of the Great Rift, where features such as the Indian Tunnel and Crystal Pit mark the fractured earth. To the northwest, the terrain transitions into the high elevations of the Pioneer Mountains near Little Cottonwood Springs. The scarcity of water is evident in the presence of scattered sources like the Yellowjacket Waterhole and Doves Waterholes, essential landmarks in this arid, basalt-covered wilderness.