2015 Map of Cow Creek

About this map

The North Platte River winds through this Carbon County landscape, a corridor defined by extensive irrigation engineering and high-desert terrain. A complex network of water rights and ranching history is evidenced by the numerous named waterways, including the Davis Folsom and Brewer Ditch, Wiant Ditch, and Donzelman and Tilton Ditch. These systems support land use around landmarks like the Rainbow Canyon Ranch. Beyond the river valley, the topography rises into striking features such as Baggot Rocks and the prominent Needle Peak. The map provides a detailed record of the draws and gulches that channel seasonal runoff, from Sixteen Gulch to the deep Rainbow Canyon. Access is maintained through rural routes like Sierra Madre Dr and Cow Creek Rd, which connect these remote ranching and grazing lands.