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2012 Map of Cottonwood Canyon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cottonwood Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cottonwood Canyon and the surrounding drainage systems of the Big Horn Basin define this 2012 topography. The map illustrates a complex network of ephemeral and perennial water sources, including the cascading Melody Falls and several strategically located springs such as Harmon Springs and Moncur Springs. This landscape is fundamentally shaped by its water management and natural runoff patterns, visible in features like the High Ditch irrigation infrastructure and the Five Springs Number 1 Reservoir.

Transportation through this high-elevation terrain is anchored by Alt 14, which winds past Rainbow Canyon. The geography here transitions from the flat expanse of Lowmiller Bench to the deeply carved incisions of Triple Draw. For those studying the natural landmarks of northern Wyoming, the Rainbow Canyon Observation Point provides a specific reference for the area's most dramatic relief and geological exposures.