2015 Map of Medicine Wheel

About this map

Medicine Wheel sits atop the high slopes of Medicine Mtn, a sacred site and archaeological landmark within the Bighorn National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, dropping from the heights of Cone Mtn into the deep incisions of Devil Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Porcupine Cr feeding Porcupine Falls and the headwaters of Crystal Cr flowing past Petes Hole. Human impact on the land is represented by the winding path of Old US-14A and the presence of the North and South Reservoir. The survey also documents family-named landmarks like Lowmiller Bench and Fillers Hole, providing valuable context for regional history and land use in this part of Big Horn County.