2012 Map of Pine Tree Ridge

About this map

Pine Tree Ridge stands as the defining topographic feature of this high-plains landscape in Albany County. The area is characterized by a unique hydrological system of alkaline catchments, most notably the central Soda Lake and the smaller scattered Soda Lakes to the northwest. These seasonal and semi-permanent water bodies, along with Dry Lake in the west, reflect a basin-and-range drainage pattern typical of the Wyoming interior. Further south, the winding path of Sevenmile Cr cuts through the terrain, providing a distinct riparian contrast to the surrounding ridge and prairie. In the northern reaches, Mud Springs represents one of the few named water sources in this dry stretch of cattle country. The map reveals a sparse network of local roads and 4WD tracks that follow the natural contours of the ridge, illustrating the remote and specialized land use of the region in the early 21st century.