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2010 Map of Pine Butte

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Pine Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bedstead Corner serves as a lone named point of settlement amidst a high-elevation landscape defined by volcanic landmarks and open rangeland. The topography is dominated by distinct elevations including Pine Butte and Crater Butte, alongside a series of named knolls such as Twitchells Knoll, Blacks Knoll, and Freize Knoll. These features reflect a geologic history of volcanic activity that has shaped the eastern Idaho terrain.

A sparse network of roads provides access through this territory, notably the east-west passage of 18 Mile Rd and the winding Stock Dr. The naming of these landmarks—often after local families or geographical distances—hints at the area's history of cattle ranching and early transit routes. This 2010 USGS study documents the intersection of rural infrastructure and the prominent volcanic buttes that characterize this portion of Fremont County.