2021 Map of Powder River Pass

About this map

The high alpine environment of the Bighorn National Forest dominates this landscape, centered on the strategic crossing at Powder River Pass. The area is a critical hydrological divide where the headwaters of the N Fork Powder River meet several radiating drainages, including E Tensleep Cr and the creatively named N Fork Crazy Woman Cr. High-elevation lakes such as Paradise Lake, Brown Bear Lake, and the Firehole Lakes are scattered across the terrain, connected by a network of historical routes like the Hanson-Sawmill Trl and the Virginia Creek Trl. The map illustrates a complex mountain topography defined by peaks such as Loaf Mtn and Sheep Mtn, providing a detailed look at the trail systems and water sources essential for high-country navigation in Johnson County.