Shoshone Field Office

 

Black Butte WSA

General Location 
About 17 miles north of Shoshone, Idaho in Lincoln and Blaine Counties

Natural Features 
The WSA is dominated by Black Butte, an inactive volcano of recent origin (4,000 to 6,000 years old) that rises about 200 feet above the surrounding lava plateau.

Total Acres 
4,068 

a flowering plant grows in the lava rock at Back Butte Crater

Wilderness Study Areas

thumbnail Black Butte WSA authorized travel routes - CLICK to view or print full size

 

Shoshone Field Office | 400 West F Street | Shoshone, ID 83352
208-732-7200 | Fax: 208-732-7317 | Office hours: 7:45am - 4:30pm, M-F