2012 Map of Aldrich Basin

About this map

Aldrich Basin is the central topographic focus of this high-elevation Park County landscape, which transitions from the steep slopes of Carter Mountain down into a network of drainage systems. The hydrology is complex, defined by the headwaters of Aldrich Cr in the north and the diverging flows of Piney Cr and Betty Cr to the south. A single human outpost, Betty Cabin, sits near the confluence of Left Fork Betty Cr, suggesting the seasonal use patterns typical of Wyoming's back-country ranching or forest management history. The terrain is marked by significant physical barriers, most notably Piney Pass in the east and the rugged divide between Little Boulder Cr and Crane Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates a remote wilderness character where land use is dictated by the extreme elevation and the natural watercourses that carve through the basin floor.