Black Butte Crater Lava Field, Volcanic formation in Lincoln County, Idaho, United States.
Black Butte Crater forms part of a lava shield with steep walls that rise up to 30 meters high at the northeast end of the field.
The volcanic eruption that created this expansive lava field occurred approximately 12,000 years ago, generating basalt flows that extended 60 kilometers south and west.
Native American tribes of the Snake River Plain incorporated the volcanic landscape into their understanding of the regional natural environment through generations.
Access to the lava field requires sturdy footwear and careful navigation across the irregular basalt surfaces that characterize the terrain.
The eruption redirected the Big Wood and Little Wood Rivers, forcing them to meet 40 kilometers west of their original convergence point.
Location: Lincoln County
GPS coordinates: 43.00931,-114.29170
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:46
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