2012 Map of Cottonwood Rim

About this map

Battle Creek flows through the center of this high-altitude landscape along the Wyoming-Colorado border, where the high-plains terrain transitions between named peaks and significant water management features. The Belvidere Ditch cuts across the northern portion of the map, illustrating the importance of water diversion in the West. Prominent landmarks such as Sheep Mountain and Mule Mountain overlook a series of deep drainages, including Upper Big Gulch and Road Gulch. Near the southern edge, the Little Snake River provides a primary drainage point for the surrounding cattle country. This era of the landscape is defined by its rural road network, notably Sage Creek Rd and Co Rd 129, which connect remote outposts like the Battle Creek Campground to the wider region. Collectors and local historians will find the naming of specific features like Stemp Spring and Cottonwood Park useful for identifying historic grazing and water rights in this borderland.