2020 Map of Laidlaw Butte

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Preserve dominates the central portion of this landscape, marking a volcanic terrain where three southern Idaho counties — Blaine, Lincoln, and Minidoka — converge. The prominent volcanic cone of Laidlaw Butte rises near the center, surrounded by a complex system of water management features and intermittent basins. Water resources are critical in this high-desert environment, evidenced by named features like Carraway Reservoir, Carpenter Reservoir, and Baird Reservoir. These man-made catchments, alongside natural features such as Baldwin Lake and Little Deer Lakes, highlight the historical and ongoing efforts to secure water for livestock and land use in a region defined by its basalt flows and sparse surface water.