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2013 Map of Laidlaw Butte

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Laidlaw Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Preserve dominates this high-desert landscape, where the jagged boundaries of volcanic preservation meet the administrative lines of Blaine, Lincoln, and Minidoka counties. The terrain is defined by the prominent elevation of Laidlaw Butte, a distinctive landmark in a region characterized by its scarce and carefully managed water resources.

A network of small lakes and man-made impoundments, including Baldwin Lake, Carraway Reservoir, and Carpenter Reservoir, suggests the critical importance of water storage for ranching or local ecosystems in this arid environment. The map captures a transition between the protected volcanic fields and the surrounding range land, featuring remote catchments like Brigham Lake Reservoir and Crossing Lake that dot the expansive Snake River Plain. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the intersection between federal land management and the natural hydrology of the Idaho desert.