2017 Map of Iron Creek

About this map

Sunshine sits at the western edge of this landscape, positioned where the Wood River flows north toward its confluence with the Greybull River. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management, essential for life in this part of Park County. High-elevation water storage at Lower Sunshine Reservoir and long-reaching man-made channels like Only Chance Ditch and Pappapau Ditch indicate a region dedicated to ranching and agriculture. The landscape transitions from the river valleys to the high ridges surrounding Iron Cr and Little Buffalo Cr. To the south, the winding course of Gooseberry Cr cuts through the high desert, while a series of remote roads, including the LU Ranch Rd, provide access to the interior oil and cattle country typical of Wyoming's Bighorn Basin during this era.