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2021 Map of West Pass

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of West Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bighorn National Forest defines the high-altitude landscape of this Sheridan County quadrangle, where the headwaters of the Dry Fork Little Bighorn River and numerous mountain creeks carve through the northern Wyoming wilderness. The terrain is characterized by a network of drainage basins like Red Gulch and Kettle Basin, connected by established routes such as the West Pass Stock Trl. This survey captures the intricate drainage patterns that feed into the larger river systems, including the complex forks of W-Pass Cr and Taffner Cr.

Historically used for grazing and transport, the area features designated points like West Pass and Riley Point that served as critical navigation markers. Remote water management is evident at Dana Reservoir, while various trails like the Lake Creek Divide Trl and Dry Fork Cow Camp Trl suggest a legacy of seasonal livestock movement and forest management. The absence of settlements emphasizes the high-country nature of the Dry Fork Ridge, where only Co RD 144 provides significant vehicular access into the backcountry.