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2015 Map of Hunter Mesa

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Hunter Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bighorn National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Johnson County, where a network of mountain parks and named springs trace a history of seasonal grazing and timber management. The terrain is characterized by broad plateaus like Hunter Mesa and Cull Watt Park, separated by deeply carved drainages including N Clear Cr and Middle Clear Cr. Named clearings such as Schoolhouse Park and Circle Park suggest historical gathering points or early administrative sites within the forest boundaries.

Water sources are vital markers here, with several named springs like Fox Cabin Spring and Cow Camp Spring indicating historical use by ranchers or forest rangers. The infrastructure is primarily composed of forest access routes like Hunter Creek Rd and Tie Hack Rd, the latter hinting at the area's legacy in the railroad tie industry. From Lynx Park to South Fork Ponds, this map documents a specialized mountain geography shaped by resource extraction and high-country recreation.