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2017 Map of North Laidlaw Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of North Laidlaw Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Craters Of The Moon National Monument dominates the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Blaine County. The terrain is defined by volcanic geology, featuring the prominent N Laidlaw Butte, the Snowdrift Crater, and the sprawling Sawtooth Flow. Human infrastructure is sparse and largely dedicated to water management and remote access, evidenced by the presence of the Hollow Top Airport and a network of reservoirs like Northside Reservoir and Bullshot Reservoir scattered across the sagebrush steppe.

The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the open spaces of Little Laidlaw Park, bisected by the lone named thoroughfare, Laidlaw Park Rd. This area reflects the grazing and water-conservation history of central Idaho, where isolated landmarks such as Big Blowout Butte and Ant Butte serve as critical navigational points. Small bodies of water like N Pole Lake and Two Bottom Lake provide rare moisture in this arid volcanic basin.