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1993 Map of West Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The high country of the Bighorn National Forest dominates this topographic record, reflecting a landscape managed for both livestock and wildlife during the late twentieth century. Dedicated zones like the Kerns Winter Range and the Big Game Range occupy significant portions of the terrain, illustrating the region's importance as a seasonal habitat. The map details the complex drainage systems of the Bighorns, including the branching headwaters of West Pass Creek, Red Gulch, and the Dry Fork.

Evidence of local ranching operations is scattered throughout the drainages and flats, with established sites such as Fuller Ranch, Kern Ranch, and the XX Ranch appearing alongside more transient seasonal outposts like Cow Camp. These working landscapes are juxtaposed with protected areas, notably the Bull Elk Park Natural Area, which preserves the character of the high-elevation flats and ridges near Dry Fork Ridge.