2015 Map of Skull Ridge

About this map

Bighorn National Forest defines the high-country character of this Sheridan County landscape, where the Tongue River and its numerous forks—including the North Tongue River and South Tongue River—carve through the Big Horn Mountains. The map documents an intricate network of waterways and early water management features such as the Eureka Ditch, which traverses the slopes near Sheep Cr. Historically significant naming conventions are evident in landmarks like Sawmill Flat and Shutts Flats, suggesting early logging or ranching activity in these elevated meadows. Prominent ridges and peaks, including Skull Ridge, Horse Creek Ridge, and Freeze Out Point, provide a detailed look at the topographic barriers that shaped travel routes like Black Mountain Rd and Freeze Out Rd. Recreation and land use are centered around water features like Sibley Lake and the dramatic geology of Box Canyon.