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2021 Map of Columbus Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Columbus Peak dominates the landscape of this Sheridan County region, marking the high ground where the Bighorn National Forest meets a complex network of ranching and irrigation infrastructure. The map details the vital role of water management in the foothills, documenting the paths of the Tschirgi Ditch Number 1 and Church Ditch, which redirect local water for agricultural use.

A system of historic routes and trails provides access to the higher elevations, including the Freeze Out Trl and Smith Creek Trl. The drainage patterns are intricate, defined by the numerous forks of E Pass Cr and the waters of Reynolds Reservoir Number 2. These labels offer a clear picture of how land use and mountain geography intersect in northern Wyoming, showing the connection between the wilderness of the national forest and the managed watersheds below.