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1967 Map of The Paint Pot, 1971 Print
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1967 Map of The Paint Pot

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Paint Pot dominates the central landscape of this Custer County interior, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and isolated water sources. Published in the early 1970s from 1966 aerial photography, the map reveals a sparsely settled region where survival and movement were dictated by topography and the location of reliable springs. Evidence of human activity is concentrated at Anderson Ranch and a small Prospect in the northwest, suggesting a balance between small-scale ranching and mineral exploration. A network of primitive routes, such as Walker Road and various marked trails, connects significant natural landmarks like Spar Canyon and Corral Basin. The distribution of named water points, including Spring Gulch Spring, Bear Wallow Spring, and Johnston Spring, provides critical geographic markers for those navigating the high basins and hollows of this high-elevation terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain