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2015 Map of Simmons Canyon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Simmons Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Simmons Canyon and the surrounding high country of Big Horn County are defined by a complex network of drainages and springs that support this arid landscape. This 2015 survey reveals how water sources like Godes Springs, Browns Spring, and Dipping Vat Springs are critical landmarks in a region dominated by sharp relief and canyon systems. The presence of the High Ditch suggests managed water transport, a vital infrastructure element for the area's land use.

Transportation is centered on Natural Pass Rd, which winds through the terrain past features such as Little Mtn and Petes Canyon. To the northeast, Winter Hill and Dugan Bench overlook the deep incision of Devil Canyon. The map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology, tracing the paths of Trout Cr, Deer Cr, and Porcupine Cr as they cut through the various sections of the Bighorn Basin and its foothills.