2012 Map of Blue Hill

About this map

Johnson Ranch and Fuller Summer Camp sit within a landscape of deep basins and winding creek beds in this Hot Springs County study. The terrain is defined by the sharp descents of Red Canyon and Ditch Creek Canyon, where seasonal water sources like Winter Spring and Dye Springs provided critical resources for ranching and seasonal habitation. The map tracks the passage of Buffalo Cr as it snakes through Buffalo Basin, revealing a network of drainage systems including Ditch Cr and Alkali Cr that dictate the local topography. This early 21st-century survey documents the persistent ranching footprints and seasonal outposts, such as Antelope Creek Summer Camp, which remain centered on the area's reliable water points and accessible basins like Jack Welch Basin.