2015 Map of Beaver Creek Hills

About this map

Bighorn National Forest dominates the southwestern portion of this Sheridan County landscape, where the foothills meet the high country at Government Gap. The area is defined by a complex network of man-made irrigation infrastructure, notably the Colorado Colony Ditch, Peralta Ditch, and Big Goose and Beaver Ditch, which redirect water from alpine sources like Big Goose Cr and Beaver Cr to the lower elevations. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Beaver Creek Hills, characterized by numerous named draws such as Nelson Draw and Wymer Draw. Family-named landmarks and water features, including Jerry Johns Reservoir Number 1 and Bracket Number 3 Reservoir, underscore the importance of water management in this agricultural and ranching region. Roads like Red Grade Rd and Bear Gulch Trl provide access into the steeper terrain of the national forest near Curlew Hill.