2015 Map of Deadline Draw

About this map

Middle Butte and South Butte anchor the high ground of this central Wyoming landscape, where the drainage patterns of the Big Horn Basin carve deep into the plateau. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal draws and forks, most notably the N Fork Buffalo Cr which feeds into the Buffalo Reservoir. This 2015 survey reveals an arid landscape managed primarily for grazing and resource access, evidenced by the presence of high ridges such as Little Cedar Ridge and Big Cedar Ridge. A sparse network of unpaved transit ways, including Blue Bank Rd and Buffalo Creek Rd, provides the only infrastructure across this segment of Washakie County. The mapping of Tepee Pole Draw and Hawks Nest Fork reflects the intricate natural hydrology that dictates the movement of wildlife and livestock in this open range country.