Shoshone Field Office

Bear Den Butte WSA

General Location: About 23 miles southeast of Cary in Minidoka and Blaine Counties.

Natural Features: The central portion of the WSA contains younger, rugged “aa” lava flows.

Total Acres: 9,700

Acres Supported by BLM for Wilderness Designation: -0-

Rationale for BLM's Recommendation: Other WSAs in the area possess higher-quality natural and geologic values and are recommended for wilderness designation.

Bear Den Butte


Shoshone Field Office | 400 W F Street | Shoshone, ID 83352
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