2020 Map of The Paint Pot

About this map

The Paint Pot serves as a central landmark in this high-desert region of Custer County, where the terrain is defined by a series of drainages and named springs. The landscape is marked by a network of seasonal water sources and geographic depressions such as Sand Hollow and Dry Hollow. Access through this area is primarily facilitated by primitive routes like Spar Canyon Rd and Walker Way, which wind through the township and range divisions. The distribution of water is critical in this environment, evidenced by the numerous named points of interest for local hydrology including Bear Wallow Spring, Johnston Spring, and White Colt Spring. These features suggest a history of land use focused on livestock or transit through the mountain basins, where reliable water at locations like Spring Gulch Spring and along Horse Basin Cr would be essential for survival in the arid Idaho interior.