2012 Map of Hansen Lake

About this map

Hansen Lake and McCann Lake characterize the high-desert hydrology of this portion of Sweetwater County, where seasonal water sources and alkali flats are vital to the landscape. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological formations like Coal Butte and the sweeping Chain Lakes Rim, which orients the drainage patterns across this arid basin. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a largely undeveloped expanse, primarily utilized for grazing and mineral exploration. The Wamsutter-Crooks Gap Rd serves as the primary artery through the region, connecting remote ranchlands and tracking the history of Wyoming's inland transit routes.