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2020 Map of Inferno Cone

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Inferno Cone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Monument and the surrounding National Preserve dominate this high-desert volcanic landscape in Butte County. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of basaltic features, including cinder cones like Inferno Cone, Big Cinder Butte, and the distinct Sunset Cone. This area of the Great Rift reveals a complex network of lava fields, from the Blue Dragon Flow to the Serrate Flow, illustrating the relatively recent geological activity that shaped the Snake River Plain.

Water is scarce across this arid expanse, marked primarily by isolated points such as Little Cottonwood Springs, Dopes Waterholes, and the Yellowjacket Waterhole. Visitors and researchers can trace the developed access routes of the Loop Rd and Blizzard Mt Rd which lead to landmarks like Indian Tunnel and Devils Orchard, highlighting the balance between preservation and public access in this stark, volcanic environment.