2017 Map of Roughlock Hill

About this map

Roughlock Hill and the dramatic geological formations of the Red Wall and Gray Wall dominate this portion of the Wyoming landscape. The terrain is defined by a series of named slopes and buttes, including The Island Butte and Cow Spring Butte, which rise above the drainages of Buffalo Creek and Little Willow Creek. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a sparsely populated region of central Wyoming where water remains the primary driver of name and place. Hackett Spring and Cow Spring Gulch indicate the critical role of water sources in this arid environment. The road network, primarily composed of Buffalo Creek Rd and Thirtythree Mile Rd, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting the various slopes like Houck Slope and Taylor Slope. These named features provide essential landmarks for navigating the complex topography between Lost Canyon and the surrounding high ground.