1980 Map of Red Castle Creek

About this map

Bridger National Forest dominates this Sublette County landscape, where the high-altitude topography is defined by the striking Red Castles formation and the prominent peak of Bald Mountain. The 1970s energy economy is visible through numerous Gas Well and Oil Well sites scattered among the drainages of Beecher Creek and North Muddy Creek. This survey reveals a complex network of resource extraction and water management, evidenced by the Gilbert Warren Ditch cutting across the landscape. The nomenclature of the area reflects both its physical character and perhaps its human history, with labels like Alcohol Draw and Whiskey Creek situated near North Piney Creek. Remote access is indicated by a system of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails that navigate the ridges around Round Hill and the headwaters of Red Castle Creek.