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2024 Map of Wheat Basin

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Wheat Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge anchors the western portion of this Stillwater County landscape, highlighting a region defined by its significant hydrography and ephemeral water bodies. Large, seasonally fluctuating features like Halfbreed Lake, Lake Basin, and Big Lake dominate the terrain, reflecting the unique drainage patterns of the high plains. These wetlands are connected by a network of drainage ways including Cedar Creek and Lost Creek, which navigate the subtle elevation changes of the prairie.

Running across the southern boundary, Rattlesnake Ridge provides a distinct geological transition from the lower basins. The rural character of the area is further evidenced by a grid of family-named roads and thoroughfares such as Wheat Basin Rd, Lutgen Rd, and Hageman Rd. These routes provide essential access to the vast agricultural allotments and wildlife protected areas that define the region's contemporary land use.