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1960 Map of Medicine Wheel

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Medicine Wheel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Medicine Wheel (Archeological Site) stands as the centerpiece of this high-altitude survey, situated atop the ridge of Medicine Mountain. The landscape is defined by the sharp descents into Devil Canyon and Tilletts Hole, illustrating the complex drainage patterns within the Bighorn National Forest. A network of watercourses including Porcupine Creek and Elk Springs Creek carve through the timbered terrain, while the Five Springs Campground and a scattered Jeep Trail suggest the mid-century accessibility of these remote peaks.

Downslope to the south, the terrain transitions into the drainages of Crystal Creek and the North Fork Crystal Creek. Landmarks such as Five Springs Point and Cone Mountain provide clear orientation points for early 1960s navigation. This map preserves the state of the forest before modern expansion, capturing the balance between protected wilderness and the technical infrastructure represented by the Radio Tower near the summit.