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2015 Map of Elk Basin

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Elk Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Elk Basin defines the northwestern corner of this landscape in Powell, where the Wyoming border meets Montana. The terrain is characterized by dramatic shifts in elevation, most notably the wide expanse of Polecat Bench and the various drainage systems like Little Cottonwood Draw and Cottonwood Draw. These features highlight the arid, high-plains topography of Park County, where water management and transportation routes are vital to the region's layout.

Infrastructure is anchored by the Powell Municipal Airport in the south, while a network of rural routes such as Silvertip Rd and Cunningham Ln connect the isolated draws and basins. The presence of Silver Tip Cr and Cottonwood Cr suggests the seasonal flow patterns that have shaped the land, providing essential detail for those studying the physical history or land use of this section of the Bighorn Basin.