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2017 Map of Hunter Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bighorn National Forest defines the character of this Johnson County landscape, where high-country plateaus like Hunter Mesa and French Mesa rise above a dense network of mountain drainage. The map records a variety of small-scale mountain landmarks, including several named meadows and clearings such as Schoolhouse Park and Cull Watt Park. These areas suggest a history of seasonal use and local navigation, supported by numerous water sources like Fox Cabin Spring, Cow Camp Spring, and Hospital Hill Springs.

Transport through this terrain is primarily oriented toward recreation and forest management, evidenced by the presence of the Sherd Lake Loop and Circle Park-ATV trails. The hydrology is particularly complex, with Middle Clear Cr, French Creek, and Sourdough Cr carving deep into the mesas. Named locations such as Circle Park and Lynx Park serve as key points of reference for those tracing historical backcountry routes and land use patterns within this portion of the Big Horn Mountains.