2017 Map of Pillar Butte SE

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Monument dominates the western landscape of this high-desert plateau, where the stark volcanic geology of the Wapi Flow meets the agricultural grid of south-central Idaho. The boundary between the protected lava fields and the surrounding plains is clearly delineated, showing where rough basaltic terrain gives way to the irrigation-supported homesteads of Pleasant Valley. A network of section-line roads, including Gehring Rd and N Pleasant Valley Rd, organizes the rural landscape, while specialized routes like Lava Beds Rd and Burgemeister Rd reflect the unique intersection of ranching and volcanic exploration. This 2017 survey details the precise layout of Bingham County and Power County borders as they interact with the massive lava flows that have historically restricted development in this corner of the Snake River Plain.