2010 Map of Laidlaw Butte

About this map

Laidlaw Butte stands as a prominent terrain feature in this high desert landscape of Idaho's Snake River Plain. This 2010 survey illustrates a region where water management is critical, evidenced by several small-scale impoundments and natural basins scattered across the dry terrain. The presence of Carpenter Reservoir and Baird Reservoir indicates the localized efforts to capture runoff in a territory defined by sparse water sources. To the northeast, Hillside Lake and Sage Lake occupy depressions in the volcanic landscape, while Brigham Lake Reservoir marks a developed water point to the southeast. The map reveals the intricate network of unimproved roads and 4WD tracks that provide the only access through this desolate portion of Blaine County.