2014 Map of Bear Hole

About this map

Bighorn National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape along the border of Montana and Wyoming. The map documents a complex network of ridges and drainages within the Bighorn range, characterized by major watercourses such as Big Bull Elk Cr and Black Canyon Cr. Strategically placed water sources like Indian Springs, Commissary Spring, and Eagle Spring provided critical resources for early land management and ranching operations. The terrain is marked by distinctive named landmarks including Bear Hole, Point Lookout, and the aptly named Little Land. Access into these higher reaches is preserved through historical routes like Buffalo Pasture Rd and Garvin Basin Rd, which navigate the steep elevations between Big Bull Elk Ridge and Telephone Ridge.