2017 Map of Natural Trap Cave

About this map

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this high-plains landscape where the Montana-Wyoming border meets the rising slopes of Little Mtn. The terrain is defined by the expansive Bighorn Lake, which fills the deep canyons between Sykes Mtn and the eastern ridges. Along the southern shores, the map reveals traces of local history near the Kane Cem and the small settlements of Iona and Kane, situated near the Big Fork Canal. This 2017 survey details a network of specialized access routes including the Yellowtail-Kane Cemetary Rd and Habitat Burn Roads, reflecting modern land management and conservation efforts. Scattered water sources like School Section Spring and Lone Hill Reservoir highlight the arid nature of the surrounding uplands, while the ancient route of Bad Pass suggests the long-standing significance of this corridor through the canyon country.