2014 Map of Red Pryor Mountain

About this map

Red Pryor Mtn anchors this high-elevation landscape within the Custer National Forest, where the terrain is defined by a complex system of drainage and relief. The Pryor Mountains are carved by significant deep-cut features such as Lost Water Canyon and Petroglyph Canyon, the latter suggesting a long human presence in these canyons. Seasonal water flow follows the paths of Crooked Cr and Gypsum Cr, moving through land marked by family or locally-named landmarks like Demijohn Hollow and Demijohn Flat. A sparse network of primitive routes, including the Red Pryor Rd and Red Pryor Cutoff, provides the only access through this isolated Montana territory. The lack of modern development preserves the character of the ridges and peaks, most notably Penney Peak and the high Commissary Ridge.