2012 Map of Sunshine Reservoir

About this map

The Greybull River valley and its complex network of irrigation ditches dominate this portion of Park County. The landscape is defined by the massive Sunshine Reservoir and its companion, the Lower Sunshine Reservoir, which manage water resources for the ranching operations throughout the Upper Sunshine Basin. Evidence of early 21st-century land use is visible in the established grounds of the Pitchfork Ranch and Palette Ranch, while the Pitchfork Oil Field near Schaub Butte highlights the region's industrial side. A sophisticated system of water management is traced through labels such as the Sunshine Supply Ditch and the Only Chance Ditch, illustrating how the arid terrain has been adapted for agricultural and pastoral survival. High points like Pappapau Butte and Sheep Point provide prominent landmarks overlooking the winding courses of Sheep Cr and Stonewall Cr.