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Lava WSA

General Location: About two miles northeast of Shoshone, Idaho in Lincoln County.

Natural Features: The WSA consists of a relatively flat, older lava flow containing examples of pressure ridges and pahoehoe lava.

Total Acres: 23,680

Acres Supported by BLM for Wilderness Designation: -0-

Rationale for BLM's Recommendation: Several portions of the WSA have been impacted by human uses. Relatively low wilderness quality compared to other lava flows in the Great Rift area.

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

   
Last updated: 08-14-2008