The Pryor Mountains define this high-elevation landscape within the Custer National Forest, where steep drainages and isolated water sources dictate the geography of the Carbon County backcountry. Significant topographic features like Big Pryor Mtn and King Canyon dominate the terrain, while the availability of water at Indian Spring, Ingram Spring, and Angus Spring highlights the critical points for land use and navigation in this arid environment. The map shows a clear transition from the more accessible lower reaches along Sage Creek Rd and Sage Cr to the dramatic vertical relief of Inferno Canyon and Timber Canyon. These named features reveal a history of resource reliance and navigation through complex mountain passes along the boundary of Big Horn and Carbon counties.
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1954 · Billings
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Billings
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Billings
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Big Ice Cave
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Red Pryor Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Castle Rocks
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Deep Creek SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Section House Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Warren
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Bowler
USGS Topo · 1:24,000