2017 Map of Pillar Butte

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Monument defines the character of this Idaho landscape, where the volcanic geology of the Wapi Flow creates a stark, intricate terrain. The survey highlights significant geological formations including the Great Rift and the massive depression of the Kings Bowl. In this part of Blaine Co, the labels reveal a history of evocative naming for the volcanic features, from the treacherous-sounding Inferno Chasm and Cottrells Blowout to the ironically named The Frying Pan. The southern reaches of the map are anchored by Pillar Butte and the grassy island of Wapi Park, illustrating how these basalt fields were mapped and understood by researchers and public land managers in the early twenty-first century.