2017 Map of The Paint Pot

About this map

The Paint Pot and the surrounding high-elevation terrain of Custer County dominate this landscape, where steep draws and narrow canyons define the drainage patterns of the Salmon River mountains. The survey illustrates a region shaped by intermittent water sources and high-desert hydrology, featuring named springs such as White Colt Spring, Johnston Spring, and Bear Wallow Spring. These water points were historically critical for range management and wildlife in an otherwise arid environment.