2021 Map of Wildcat Mountain

About this map

Wildcat Mountain and the surrounding Wildcat Hills dominate this high plains landscape along the border of Scotts Bluff and Banner counties. The terrain is defined by prominent escarpments and geological formations, including Hogback Mountain and the distinctive Funnel Rock. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Fort Laramie Canal and a series of reservoirs—Gering Valley Reservoir A, B, C, and D—engineered to capture runoff from the bluffs. To the south, the valley floor opens toward Pumpkin Creek, which is flanked by a network of rural roads such as Pumpkin Creek Road and County Road 34. Modern recreational trails like the Monument View Trail and Turkey Run Trail follow the ridges, while the naming of Old Stage Hill Road suggests the historical transit corridors that once navigated these steep breaks.