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2021 Map of Cottonwood Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Cottonwood Canyon and the surrounding high-altitude drainage systems of Big Horn County define this landscape. The terrain is deeply incised by water features, from the dramatic Melody Falls to the sprawling Rainbow Canyon in the southeast. Historical access to this rugged territory is marked by the Cottonwood Creek Trl, which follows the path of Cottonwood Cr through the steep topography.

Water management and natural springs are central to this area's utility, evidenced by the Five Springs Number 1 Reservoir and scattered water sources such as Harmon Springs and Moncur Springs. The map illustrates a landscape of complex draws and benches, including Triple Draw and the prominent Lowmiller Bench, showing how the hydrology of Willow Cr and Five Springs Cr has shaped the northern Bighorn Basin fringes over time.