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2017 Map of Red Canyon Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Red Canyon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Black Hills National Forest defines the eastern half of this landscape, where the terrain breaks into a series of deeply carved drainages and high ridges. The area is marked by significant hydrological features like Rocky Ford Reservoir and the headwaters of Sundance Cr and Red Canyon Cr. These water sources were vital for the early ranching and transit corridors of Crook County, illustrated by the network of historical routes such as Rifle Pit Rd and Old Us Hwy 14 crossing the Riflepit Divide.

Strategic high points like Williams Divide and Williams-Surprise Divide separate distinct draws and gulches, including Idol Gulch and Manhattan Gulch. These named landforms, along with numerous water points such as Quail Spring and Deer Corral Spring, provide a look at the rural geography used by homesteaders and land managers in the 21st century. The map also captures several forest service access points like Hamilton Branch 1A, tracing the remote interior of the national forest.