2024 Map of Bowler

About this map

Bowler sits at the western edge of the Pryor Mountains, where the rugged topography of the Custer National Forest gives way to the open Bowler Flats. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deeply cut drainages such as Inferno Canyon and Timber Canyon. The transition from the high ridges down through Pryor Gap highlights a terrain historically utilized for its natural passes and drainage basins, notably Sage Creek. The presence of the Bowler Cem and remnants of transportation history along Railroad Grade Rd provide clear markers for genealogists and researchers tracing the settlement patterns of this remote border region between Carbon and Big Horn counties. Unlike earlier historical maps, this edition provides contemporary access routes such as the Miller Trl and Pryor Mtn Rd, mapping the intersection of federal forest land and private ranching territory.