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2017 Map of Bear Hole

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Big Horn Mountains dominate this high-altitude terrain along the Montana and Wyoming border, where dramatic elevation changes define the landscape. This area is characterized by a complex network of deep drainages and prominent divides, including Big Bull Elk Canyon and Little Bull Elk Canyon. The map reveals a land of significant hydrological importance, with numerous named water sources such as Indian Springs, Commissary Spring, and Eagle Spring feeding into larger systems like Big Bull Elk Cr and Little Bull Elk Cr.

Strategic high points provide broad perspectives over the surrounding basins, most notably at Point Lookout. The name Bear Hole suggests a specific historical or local geographic significance within the broader Black Canyon Basin. This survey also meticulously records topographic features like Telephone Ridge and Buffalo Horn Ridge, providing an essential resource for understanding the land use and natural corridors of this high-country environment.