
The Lava flows of the Snake River Plain dominate this landscape, illustrating the complex geological boundary where Blaine, Lincoln, and Minidoka counties meet. At the center of this volcanic terrain rises Laidlaw Butte, a prominent landmark surrounded by a network of seasonal water sources and specialized agricultural infrastructure. The presence of numerous small reservoirs, such as Baird Reservoir, Carpenter Reservoir, and Carraway Reservoir, points to the critical importance of water management for ranching in this arid environment during the early 1970s.
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1955 · Idaho Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Idaho Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · North Laidlaw Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Little Park
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Laidlaw Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Bear Den Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Bottleneck Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Craters Of The Moon
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1979 · Paddelford Flat
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Wagon Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000