2021 Map of Crooks Peak

About this map

Crooks Peak and the high ridges of Sheep Mtn dominate this central Wyoming landscape, where the high desert meets the northern foothills. The area is defined by the passage of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl, which winds through the terrain near Crooks Gap. This pass serves as a primary corridor through the hills, followed by Crooks Gap Rd as it connects the northern basins with the southern plains. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Crooks Cr and the W Fork Crooks Cr feeding into the Crooks Cr Reservoir near Taggart Meadows. To the south, the landscape shifts toward the distinct volcanic or erosional profile of Bare Ring Butte and the seasonal hydrology of Bare Ring Slough. The boundary between Fremont and Sweetwater counties crosses the southern portion of the map, marking a transition in this remote rangeland.