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1993 Map of Onion Gulch

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Onion Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Isolated homesteads and livestock camps define this high-elevation landscape within the Bighorn National Forest during the 1990s. The map reveals a pattern of seasonal habitation and ranching history, marking the specific locations of the Moses Homestead and Tolman Homestead, alongside several specialized outposts like Rice Cow Camp and Lyman Cow Camp. These sites are linked by a network of unimproved tracks, such as Vee Road, which navigate the complex drainages of Leigh Canyon and the prominent Vee Ridge.

Hydrological features are central to the utility of this terrain, with numerous vital water sources including Moses Spring, Tolman Spring, and the unique Canyon Creek Sinks. The map also delineates the Girl Scout National Center West Boundary, reflecting the region's use for organized youth recreation and conservation. Geological and topographic interest is found in the deep cuts of Onion Gulch and Bader Gulch as they descend toward the county line.