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2017 Map of Columbus Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Columbus Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bighorn National Forest dominates the southern half of this landscape, rising toward the prominent landmark of Columbus Peak. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainage and irrigation, including the Tschirgi Ditch Number 4 and Church Ditch, which redirect water through the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. In the northern reaches, the Reynolds Reservoir Number 1 and Reynolds Reservoir Number 2 sit along Twin Creek, illustrating the managed water systems vital to the region's ranching and agricultural history.

Transportation through this high-country area is marked by rugged routes like E Pass Creek Rd and Twin Creek Rd, which provide access to the various forks of E Pass Cr and W Pass Cr. The map also identifies the Freeze Out area near the forest boundary, a name reflecting the challenging conditions of the Wyoming high plains. This detailed survey captures the intersection of public forest lands and private water rights in Sheridan County.