2015 Map of The Notch

About this map

Black Hills National Forest land defines this section of the Bear Lodge Mountains, where numerous water sources like Pearson Spring, Knoff Spring, and Mitchell Spring indicate a landscape managed for both timber and grazing. The topography is marked by significant drainages and high points, including the namesake gap at The Notch and the flat-topped Little Table Mtn to the southeast. Historically significant routes for forestry and ranching, such as the Bear Lodge Truck Trl and Bearlodge Br 4P, provide access through the complex terrain of Lucky Gulch and Oak Creek Basin. The distribution of features like Gets Reservoir and Williams Spring reflects the critical importance of water management in this high-elevation Wyoming environment.