2017 Map of Belknap Creek

About this map

Wapiti Valley Cem sits near the northern boundary of this high-elevation landscape, where the waters of the South Fork Shoshone River flow through the valley. This 2017 survey reveals a complex network of water management and natural drainages within the Shoshone National Forest, characterized by numerous high-country reservoirs such as Belknap Cr Number 1 Reservoir and Swan Cr Number 2 Reservoir. These engineered water bodies, connected by names like the Lakeview Ditch, suggest a landscape historically modified for irrigation or livestock despite the elevation. The terrain is deeply incised by multiple forks of Rock Cr, including the Middle Fork Rock Cr and E Fork Rock Cr, alongside other prominent drainages like N Meeteetse Cr and Timber Cr. These natural features, combined with high lakes such as Irma Lake and Lily Lake, define a remote territory governed by seasonal water flow and federal forest management.