1972 Map of Snowshoe Butte

About this map

Camas Creek winds through this high-altitude section of the Snake River Plain, creating a narrow corridor of vegetation amidst a landscape defined by volcanic landforms. The terrain is dominated by the prominent Snowshoe Butte and the long elevation of Chicken Ridge, which runs north to south through the center of the sheet. This 1972 survey highlights the remote character of the border between Clark and Fremont counties, where human activity is limited to a sparse network of unimproved roads and a Jeep Trail. Geological features are a primary focus, with several identified Caves and a single Cave noted in the northern sections, likely reflecting the basaltic nature of the region. The absence of settlements and the presence of a lone Well emphasize the area's primary use for seasonal grazing or resource management rather than permanent habitation.