Loading map...

2024 Map of Peyote Point

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Peyote Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Big Horn Mountains dominate this landscape within Big Horn County, characterized by a complex network of high ridges and deep canyons. The northern portion of the quadrangle includes part of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, where the terrain transitions toward the dramatic cliffs of the canyon system. Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, marked by Arrowhead Spring, Hunter Spring, and Three Springs, which likely served as vital points for livestock and wildlife throughout the region's ranching history.

Evidence of specialized land use is found at The Buffalo Pasture on the western slopes of Cooper Ridge. The map details significant drainages such as Saw Log Canyon and Little Bull Elk Canyon, which feed into larger systems like Black Canyon Creek. From the high point of Peyote Point to the depths of Black Canyon Basin, the topographic lines reveal a territory defined by sharp vertical relief and traditional land partitions.