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1972 Map of Schodde Well

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Schodde Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Wapi Lava Flow dominates this Idaho landscape, where volcanic topography dictates the placement of scarce human infrastructure. Water access is the primary concern for anyone traversing this arid stretch of Blaine County, as evidenced by isolated landmarks like Schodde Well and Point Well. These water points, along with a solitary Corral, suggest a landscape managed for livestock despite the unforgiving surface of the surrounding Lava Flow.

Transportation is limited to a network of Jeep Trails that skirt the edges of the basalt fields. The map identifies Higgins as a specific point of interest in the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as one of the few named terrestrial markers amidst the expanse of rock. This 1970s survey illustrates how the geologic heritage of the Snake River Plain continues to shape the ranching and navigation patterns of modern Idaho.