2012 Map of Cottonwood Peak

About this map

Cottonwood Peak and the geological formation of Castle Rocks define this high-elevation drainage divide in Park County. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of seasonal and perennial watercourses that flow outward from these heights toward different watersheds. To the north, Gooseberry Cr and its tributary Middle Gooseberry Cr gather runoff, while the southern slopes feed into the N Fork Owl Cr and the S Fork N Fork Owl Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates a remote portion of the Wyoming interior where human infrastructure is minimal, consisting primarily of isolated mountain tracks. Small alpine water bodies like Twin Lakes and the headwaters of Grass Cr and Cottonwood Cr provide critical points of reference in an area defined by its high-altitude hydrology.