2010 Map of Pillar Butte

About this map

Pillar Butte dominates this high-desert volcanic landscape, a prominent geological landmark surrounded by a network of craters, fissures, and lava features. The terrain is defined by the Great Rift and distinctive depressions such as the Kings Bowl and Inferno Chasm. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a largely uninhabited area where the primary human footprint is a sparse grid of unpaved access routes like Crystal Ice Cave Rd and Water Tank Rd. The presence of The Frying Pan and Wapi Park highlights the localized nomenclature of this basaltic field. This map is particularly useful for those studying the physical geography and volcanic history of the region, documenting the exact layout of trails and geological features before the modern era of satellite-derived mapping.