2021 Map of Blue Mesa West

About this map

Washakie and Hot Springs counties meet along a rugged divide characterized by dramatic elevation changes. The land is defined by prominent topographical landmarks like Blue Ridge and Blue Mesa, where deep drainages and high plateaus dominate the landscape. Human intervention in this arid environment is most evident through water management and transit, including the winding course of Perkins Ditch and the primary access provided by Blue Mesa Rd. The map also traces the path of Grass Cr as it carves through the southern sections. This area represents a classic example of high-country ranching and public land management in Wyoming, where the grid of the Public Land Survey System imposes order over the complex, undulating terrain of the Big Horn Basin's western edge.