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2015 Map of Sykes Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area dominates the eastern landscape of this quadrangle, where the waters of Bighorn Lake are hemmed in by steep canyon walls. High-elevation landmarks like Sykes Mtn and the seasonal flows of Crooked Cr and Gypsum Cr define the surrounding terrain. Early water management is evident through features such as the Dew and Duffield Ditch and the Big Fork Canal, which support agriculture in this arid environment near Horseshoe Reservoir.

Remote roads and trails provide the only access to the interior, including Crooked Creek Rd and the Sykes Mountain Trail. These routes pass vital water sources like Sykes Spring and Britton Spring, which were historically essential for both livestock and early travelers moving through the Big Coulee region. The map reflects a landscape of rugged conservation and managed resources at the Montana-Wyoming border.