2021 Map of Onion Gulch

About this map

The Bighorn National Forest dominates this section of the Bighorn Mountains, where the landscape is defined by dramatic geological features and an intricate network of drainages. The Canyon Creek Sinks serve as a focal point for the local hydrology, where water disappears into the limestone subsurface. Throughout this area in Washakie County, numerous water sources such as Healy Springs, Gamino Spring, and Box Spring have historically sustained both wildlife and livestock. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations like the Leigh Creek Vee and Cooks Vee, while a series of trails including the Leigh Cabin Trl and Pasture Park Trl provide passage through the high-elevation backcountry. Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by named roads like Childs Creek Rd and Sand Draw Rd, which follow the natural contours of the gulches and ridges.