2017 Map of Spanish Point

About this map

The Bighorn National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Big Horn County, where the topography is defined by dramatic shifts between mountain peaks and deep drainages. Spanish Point stands as a primary landmark, overlooking the complex water systems of Dry Medicine Lodge Canyon and Trapper Canyon. The map reveals a high-country environment where water management is visible through features like Upper Medicine Lodge Lake and Lower Medicine Lodge Lake, nestled within the Medicine Lodge Basin. Surveyors noted several family or local name-linked roads and trails, such as Edelman, N High Park, and Kinky White, which provide access to the various springs and creeks. This 2017 study illustrates the intersection of public land management and the natural water-shedding terrain of the Bighorn Mountains, including prominent summits like Iron Mtn and Black Butte.