2013 Map of Shoshone Ice Cave

About this map

Shoshone Ice Cave and the distinct volcanic form of Black Butte Crater anchor this high-desert landscape in southern Idaho. The area is defined by a complex network of water management, where the Big Wood River is diverted into numerous channels including the Richfield Main Canal, the Lincoln-Bypass Canal, and Cottonwood Slough. This system of reservoirs and laterals, such as Trestle Reservoir and Lateral 156, supports the arid terrain surrounding the small settlement of Burmah. Significant topographical landmarks rise above the canal-fed plains, notably Dinosaur Ridge and Wedge Butte, which provide vertical contrast to the desert roads like Burma Rd and Buck Lake Desert Rd. This map captures a modern view of how agricultural infrastructure interacts with the region's geological features.