2014 Map of Indian Spring

About this map

The Pryor Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Big Horn and Carbon Counties. At the heart of the Custer National Forest, the terrain is defined by dramatic drainages including Inferno Canyon, Water Canyon, and King Canyon. This remote topography is marked by vital water sources like Indian Spring, Bent Spring, and Angus Spring, which served as essential landmarks for early land management and livestock operations in this arid region of Montana. The map details the transition from the high peaks of Big Pryor Mountain down through Cottonwood Coulee and Bear Canyon, where seasonal waterways like Sage Creek and Piney Creek carve through the limestone. A single primary access route, Sage Creek Road, provides the only significant human corridor through this complex network of ridges and basins.