2017 Map of Blue Hill

About this map

Blue Hill stands as a central landmark in this high-desert region of Wyoming, where complex drainage systems and basins define the landscape. The geography is characterized by several large topographical depressions such as Buffalo Basin, Jack Welch Basin, and Grider Basin, which funnel seasonal water through an intricate network of ephemeral streams. Significant hydrological features include Blue Springs Draw, Side Hill Spring, and Bye Springs, indicating the critical role of water sources in this arid environment. Transportation across the area is largely limited to unpaved routes like Buffalo Creek Rd, which skirts the northern edges of Ditch Creek Canyon and Red Canyon. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a clear view of the ranching and resource-management landscape, where named features often reflect early settlers or the distinct red-rock geology of the Big Horn Basin vicinity.