Great Divide Basin, Endorheic basin in Wyoming, United States
The Great Divide Basin spans 3,959 square miles of high desert landscape at 6,500 feet elevation, where water does not flow to any ocean.
During the 1800s westward expansion, pioneers deliberately avoided crossing this basin, choosing alternate routes through South Pass and Bridger Pass instead.
The region contains numerous petroglyphs and archaeological sites that reveal centuries of human presence in this challenging desert environment.
Interstate 80 crosses the basin from east to west, with Wamsutter serving as the only incorporated town providing essential services to travelers.
The Killpecker Dunes within the basin form a dynamic system that shifts eastward from Essex Mountain, creating seasonal marshes during summer months.
Location: Wyoming
GPS coordinates: 42.09306,-108.36111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:01
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