2021 Map of Hidden Tepee Creek

About this map

Bighorn National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Sheridan and Big Horn counties. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic mesas and intricate drainage systems, most notably Horse Creek Mesa and Sunlight Mesa in the southern half of the quadrangle. These flat-topped elevations are separated by deep-cut watercourses such as Horse Cr and Cottonwood Cr, while the northern region is shaped by the N Tongue River valley. A dense network of primitive trails and pack routes, including the Elkhorn Trl, Torry Gulch Trl, and Cottonwood Creek Trl, suggests a region managed for timber, grazing, and backcountry access rather than permanent settlement. Vital water sources like Whedon Spring and Deer Spring provide essential landmarks in an area where the topography is the primary influence on movement and land use.