2017 Map of Red Top Mountain

About this map

Periodic Spring emerges as a rare hydrologic phenomenon in the northern section of this high-elevation landscape, where the terrain is dominated by the peaks and drainages of the Bridger National Forest. The geography is defined by significant vertical relief, rising from the canyons of Swift Creek and N Fork Cottonwood Creek toward massive landmarks like Mt Fitzpatrick. Numerous alpine water bodies are scattered across the slopes, including Crow Creek Lakes, Dry Creek Lake, and Cottonwood Lake. Access through this wilderness area is restricted to a few corridors such as Dry Creek Road and high-altitude passages like Sheep Pass. This 2017 survey details the complex drainage patterns that feed the S Crow Creek Falls and various unnamed tributaries, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Wyoming range before modern developments altered these protected mountain reaches.