2020 Map of Buffalo Well

About this map

Christmas Lake Valley and the sparse ranching territory of northern Lake County are defined by a network of historic tracks and vital water sources in this 2020 landscape. The terrain is dominated by high-desert features such as Burma Rim and the descent into Hansen Valley, where the survival of early settlements relied on scattered improvements like Buffalo Well. This survey documents a complex web of Bureau of Land Management routes, including the Christmas Valley Wagontire Rd and Wagontire Rd, which connect the remote valley floors with higher elevations. Hydrological features are critical markers in this arid environment, specifically the South Buffalo Waterhole and Boilout Waterhole, while the deep cut of Rocky Draw illustrates the natural drainage patterns of the high plateau.