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1993 Map of Skull Ridge

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Skull Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Bighorn National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude landscape in the 1990s, centering on the confluence of the North Tongue River and the main Tongue River. The map illustrates a region managed for both recreation and resource protection, featuring seasonal outposts such as Yankee Cow Camp and Freeze Out Cow Camp. The presence of the Burgess Junction Visitor Center and Arrowhead Lodge indicates the area's role as a gateway for travelers and sportsmen.

Water management and conservation are evident through the Sibley Lake reservoir and the Gaging Station located along the river. To the northeast, the Sheridan County Big Game Winter Range highlights specific land use dedicated to wildlife habitat. The terrain is sharply defined by prominent landforms like Skull Ridge and Horse Creek Ridge, while the headwaters of numerous creeks, including Middle Fork Sheep Creek and Prune Creek, carve through the timbered slopes.