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1979 Map of Wagon Butte

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Wagon Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Extensive Lava fields dominate this southern Idaho landscape, where geologic features and ephemeral water sources defined the limits of ranching and exploration. Surveyed during the 1970s, the map reveals a stark terrain punctuated by prominent volcanic formations like Wagon Butte, Spud Butte, and Broken Top Butte. Water management in this arid environment is evident through features such as Rattler Reservoir and Cut Off Res, alongside seasonal basins like Wildhorse Lake and Bacon Lake.

A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary means of navigating the transition across the Blaine Co and Lincoln Co line. Notable landmarks like The Blow Out and Sand Butte highlight the distinctive volcanic activity that has shaped the topography, while the inclusion of numerous fence and field lines offers a granular look at how the land was partitioned for grazing or local agriculture in the late 20th century.