2017 Map of Buffalo Well

About this map

Christmas Lake Valley defines the northwestern expanse of this high desert terrain, where the Bureau of Land Management maintains a network of essential water sources and transit routes. Life in this arid portion of Lake County centers on isolated points like Buffalo Well, Boilout Waterhole, and S Buffalo Waterhole, which serve as vital landmarks for navigation and land management. The dramatic rise of Burma Rim separates the flatter valley floor from the undulating uplands to the east. Historical transportation patterns are visible through the alignment of the Christmas Valley Wagontire Rd and Wagontire Rd, following traditional routes across Hansen Valley. This modern survey documents the persistent reliance on early wagontire tracks and well-established draws, such as Rocky Draw, within the vast public land survey system.