2020 Map of Split Top

About this map

The high high-desert terrain of Bingham County and Blaine County is defined by its collection of isolated water sources and volcanic landmarks. Split Top and Packsaddle Butte rise as the primary geographical anchors in a landscape dominated by the management of scarce water resources. This high-altitude hydrology is evident in the clustered names of basins and impoundments, including Binder Lake, Wild Horse Lake, and the larger Clear Lake Reservoir. The presence of the Blaine Co Bingham Co boundary line cutting through this territory highlights the jurisdictional divisions of these remote western uplands. Mapping of the Houghland Reservoir Number 1 and Houghland Reservoir Number 2 suggests a history of localized water engineering for stock or land use in an otherwise arid environment, where Gentle Horse Lake and South Lake provide critical reference points in the open country.