2020 Map of Iron Spring

About this map

The Red Hills rise above a landscape defined by an intricate network of coulees and spring-fed creeks along the border of Treasure County and Big Horn County. This 2020 topographical survey documents the arid drainage patterns of the region, where seasonal watercourses like Rainwater Coulee and Dawes Coulee feed into Sarpy Creek. The presence of several specifically identified springs, such as the namesake Iron Spring and 02N36E14ABAB01 Spring, indicates the critical importance of reliable water sources in this rural ranching environment. Settled patterns follow the geography, with Iron Springs Rd and Sarpy Rd providing the primary transit routes through the undulating terrain south of the Yellowstone River valley.