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2021 Map of Castle Rock

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Castle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Absaroka Range defines the high country of this portion of the Shoshone National Forest, where steep ridges and deep draws dictate the movement of both water and travelers. The landscape is marked by prominent family-named landmarks and hydrological features, including the Bear Creek Canyon and the notable high point at Mt Kent. The presence of Alkali Bog and Alkali Basin indicates the specific mineral character of the drainage basins here, while Long Meadows and Bear Basin offer breaks in the high-elevation terrain.

Water flows toward the East Fork Wind River in the southeast, fed by a network of creeks like Bear Cr and Castle Cr. Access into this backcountry relies on established routes such as Bear Creek Rd and the Indian Point Trl, which navigate the complex topography of Finley Ridge and Diamond Ridge. This map captures a modern view of a traditional wilderness area where topographic names like Waynes Hole and Button Draw preserve local geographic history.