2011 Map of Wheat Basin

About this map

Big Lake dominates the southern reaches of this Stillwater County landscape, reflecting the hydrology of a high plains basin during the early twenty-first century. The area is defined by its seasonal wetlands and drainages, including the expansive Lake Basin and Wheat Basin, which collect runoff from intermittent channels like Cedar Creek and Lost Creek. To the far north, Halfbreed Lake sits near the head of this drainage system, while the southern boundary is marked by the distinct elevation of Rattlesnake Ridge.