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2020 Map of North Laidlaw Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of North Laidlaw Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Monument and the surrounding Craters of the Moon National Preserve dominate this volcanic landscape in Blaine and Butte counties. The area is defined by its dramatic geological features, including the Sentinel West Flow and Sawtooth Flow lava fields. Prominent volcanic landmarks such as North Laidlaw Butte, Snowdrift Crater, and Big Blowout Butte provide significant vertical relief against the basaltic plains.

Water management is evident through a series of named catchments like Northside Reservoir, Bullshot Reservoir, and Erwin Reservoir, which dot the arid terrain. Human activity is sparse, marked primarily by the Hollow Top Airport and Laid Law Park Rd, reflecting the remote nature of this high-desert environment. The map captures the interface between the protected monument lands and the open range, where features like Little Laidlaw Park and Turnbull Butte mark the transition of the Idaho wilderness.