2013 Map of Shale Butte

About this map

Shale Butte dominates this high desert landscape in Lincoln County, where the topography is defined by scattered ephemeral water bodies and isolated structures. Evidence of seasonal use or historical habitation appears at the Shale Butte Trappers Cabin, located in the north near the Shale Butte Water Tank. The area is traversable via unimproved routes like Shale Butte Rd and Kimama Cave Rd, which navigate a terrain marked by numerous small depressions and basins. These basins occasionally collect water, forming features such as Mustard Lake, Cottontail Lake, and Shale Butte Lake. The map illustrates a largely unpopulated portion of Idaho, organized under the Public Land Survey System as townships t5s r22e and t6s r22e, reflecting a geography that remains primarily open range.