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1993 Map of Mexican Hill

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Mexican Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Bighorn National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, defined by dramatic elevation drops into Devils Canyon and the high peaks of Sheep Mountain. The terrain is shaped by the drainage of several perennial streams, including Bucking Mule Creek and Trout Creek, which cut through the high plateau and the prominent Cookstove Basin. A spectacular natural feature, Bucking Mule Falls, marks the descent of the creek as it flows toward the canyon floor.

Evidence of seasonal ranching and land management appears through scattered sites such as Cow Camp and the presence of a Range Exclosure. Historically significant water sources like Railroad Springs and various Stock Ponds supported the movement of livestock through this high country. The map also traces the distinct geographical boundary between Big Horn and Sheridan Counties, crossing over the heights near Mexican Hill.