1984 Map of Packsaddle Canyon

About this map

The North Fork Powder River carves a complex course through this corner of Johnson County, where high-country ranching and mining infrastructure define the landscape. Landowners and land managers in the 1980s utilized a network of water improvements, including the Red Spring Reservoir and numerous named water sources like Charlie Brown Springs and Hammond Spring to support livestock. The presence of the Top Hand Mine and Emerald Park Mine in the northeast suggests the area's continued mineral interest, while the Canon Ditch and a Gaging Sta on the river reflect the critical management of water in this semi-arid terrain.