2010 Map of The Paint Pot

About this map

The Paint Pot rises above a high-desert landscape in Custer County, defined by its complex network of seasonal drainages and isolated water sources. This 2010 survey documents a ranching and wilderness area where travel is dictated by the paths of Road Creek Rd and Spar Canyon Rd. The terrain is marked by specific hydrological features essential for life in this arid environment, including White Colt Spring, Spring Gulch Spring, and Skull Spring. The drainage patterns show how water moves from the higher elevations of Bear Wallow and Sand Hollow through systems like Horse Basin Creek and Corral Basin Creek. These named landmarks provide critical reference points for land management and local history in a region where natural springs and creek basins are the primary anchors for human activity.