2020 Map of Paddelford Flat

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Preserve dominates the southern half of this Idaho landscape, marking a transition from the volcanic fields to the northern agricultural and grazing lands. In the high desert of Blaine County, water management is the primary driver of development, evidenced by the High Line Canal cutting across the northern reaches near Long Canyon. These water systems feed into isolated features like Wheatly Pond and Huff Lake, which stand as vital landmarks in an otherwise dry basin. The northern portion of the quadrangle is defined by Paddelford Flat, an expanse where seasonal water bodies like Paddelford Flat Lake emerge. The road network, including Laidlaw Park Rd and Kamimah Rd, traces the edges of the volcanic preserve, providing access to this remote intersection of geologic history and western ranching infrastructure.