2020 Map of Middle Butte

About this map

Mid Butte dominates the northwestern corner of this high-desert landscape in Bingham County, rising as a prominent volcanic landmark above the Snake River Plain. This 2020 survey reveals the isolation of the Eastern Idaho landscape, characterized by vast expanses of sagebrush and lava fields interrupted only by the occasional peak like Twin Buttes. Human imprints are minimal and modern, centered primarily around access routes such as Mctucker Rd in the southwest and 1900 West Rd further east. These roads serve a sparse network of section lines, reflecting the organized township and range grid that divides this expansive territory. The geography here is defined by elevation rather than settlement, serving as a clear record of the volcanic topography that shapes this portion of the state.