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2017 Map of Bear Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bear Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Custer National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this borderlands terrain, where the high ridges of the Montana and Wyoming line descend into a network of steep drainages. The landscape is defined by its deep incisions, notably Bear Canyon and the evocative Petroglyph Canyon, which suggest a long history of human movement through these natural corridors. Along the western edge, King Canyon and Cottonwood Coulee further mark the transition from high timber to the lower basins.

Water management and resource extraction are evident in the lower elevations. The Frannie Canal cuts across the southwestern corner, reflecting the irrigation efforts necessary for the region's agricultural development. Access to these lands is provided by a sparse network of roads, including New Quarry Rd and Gyp Springs Rd, which facilitate the movement of materials from the area's mineral deposits. This survey captures a rugged interface of public forest and industrial activity along the Carbon County boundary.