1969 Map of Cottonwood Peak

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Shoshone National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Park and Hot Springs counties, centered on the prominent summit of Cottonwood Peak. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainage systems, including Gooseberry Creek and the North Fork Owl Creek, which carve through the ridges. To the north, the waters of Middle Gooseberry Creek and Chimney Creek flow through narrow valleys, while the southeast is marked by the distinctive geological formations of Castle Rocks. Evidence of the region's ranching and wilderness utility is sparse but significant, with a Corral located near Cottonwood Creek and a Cow Camp situated along the lower reaches of the North Fork. These features, alongside high-mountain water bodies like Twin Lakes, illustrate a remote territory primarily used for seasonal grazing and resource management during the late 1960s.