Black Canyon WSA

General Location: About 10 miles northwest of Gooding, Idaho in Gooding County. One of six WSAs located within the Bennett Mountain landform, a rolling belt of foothills located between the Sawtooth Mountains to the north and the Snake River Plain to the south.

Natural Features: Scenic rock formations composed of welded volcanic tuffs are found along the west-central boundary of the WSA.

Total Acres: 10,371

Acres Supported by BLM for Wilderness Designation: -0-

Rationale for BLM's Recommendation: Nearby WSAs having greater wilderness qualities are recommended for designation. Few threats exist to the naturalness of the area.