2015 Map of Cottonwood Rim

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Colorado and Wyoming, centered on the prominent Cottonwood Rim. The area is characterized by a complex drainage system where Wickkiup Cr and W Fork Battle Cr eventually feed the southern reaches of the map. Significant natural landmarks include Sheep Mtn and Mule Mtn, which overlook the southern valley near the small settlement of Battle Creek. Water management and natural flow are central to the terrain, evidenced by the Belvidere-Ditch in the north and the meandering Little Snake River at the southern boundary. This 2015 survey reveals a wilderness area navigated by forest routes like Sage Creek Rd and Forest Rd 807, providing a modern look at the land use and topography in this remote section of Routt and Carbon counties.