2017 Map of Buffalo Hump Basin

About this map

Buffalo Hump Basin and the adjacent Alkali Basin define the high desert topography of this region in Sweetwater County. The landscape is marked by seasonal water features and drainage systems, including Bush Cr in the northern reaches and Alkali Draw to the south. Central to this survey is Buffalo Hump Lake, a distinct water body situated within the basin's depression. The infrastructure of the area consists primarily of rural routes such as Bar X Rd, Co Rd 15, and Co Rd 4-21, which provide the only navigational markers across this section of the Great Divide Basin. This 2017 U.S. Geological Survey record indicates a terrain dominated by low-lying basins and ephemeral hydrology rather than permanent settlements, reflecting the sparse human footprint in this part of Wyoming.