1993 Map of Hunter Mesa

About this map

Bighorn National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude landscape in Johnson County, defined by a series of open mountain meadows or parks including Buffalo Park, Schoolhouse Park, and Elgin Park. The map documents a working landscape of the early 1990s, where recreational sites like Paradise Ranch and South Park Resort coexist with traditional ranching infrastructure such as the Hunter Corral and French Creek Cow Camp. An Old Military Reservation Boundary cuts north-south across the eastern sections, providing a glimpse into the region's historical land management and defense history. The complex hydrology of the Big Horns is evident in the numerous drainages such as Clear Creek and Hondo Creek that carve through the Hunter Mesa. This survey also marks specialized points of interest like the Hunter Work Center, The Pines, and the County Youth Camp, situated along the Cloud Peak Skyway.