2020 Map of Pillar Butte

About this map

The volcanic topography of Craters of the Moon National Preserve dominates this southern Idaho survey, documenting a stark landscape of basaltic lava and geological anomalies. The topography is defined by the Great Rift, a deep volcanic fissure that cuts through the center of the region, surrounded by distinct features such as Kings Bowl and Inferno Chasm. In the south, the namesake Pillar Butte rises above the vast expanse of the Wapi Flow, while more curious formations like The Frying Pan and Cottrells Blowout punctuate the northern sections. The presence of Crystal Ice Cave Rd provides the primary access through this remote stretch of Blaine and Power counties, where the sparse vegetation of Wapi Park contrasts with the surrounding solidified lava fields.