2017 Map of Cottonwood Pass

About this map

Cottonwood Pass serves as a central landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the borders of Hot Springs, Natrona, and Fremont counties converge. The terrain is defined by its water sources and drainage systems, including the Nowood River and the E Fork Lysite Cr. Named springs like Stove Spring and Brasket Spring provide vital points of interest in an area otherwise characterized by significant elevations like Lysite Mtn. This environment suggests a remote area focused on seasonal passage and livestock management, as indicated by the presence of numerous named seeps and draws. Navigational routes like the Bighorn Trl and Oakie Trl follow the contours of the land, connecting the various passes and springs that have historically supported transit across this portion of the Wyoming range.