2015 Map of White Sulphur Spring

About this map

White Sulphur Spring and Split Ear Spring define the hydrological character of this Big Horn County landscape, where water sources are vital landmarks in an arid basin. The terrain is deeply sculpted by erosion, evidenced by dramatic features such as Devils Leap and the expansive Red Basin. Human access to this remote area is primarily facilitated by the Red Gulch / Alkali Nat'l Back Country Byway, a route that follows the natural contours of the land through Webber Canyon and near the headwaters of Trapper Cr. This 2015 survey illustrates how the modern road network, including Red Gulch Rd, overlays a complex system of seasonal drainages like East Fork McDermotts Gulch and Dry Bush Cr, which have shaped the region's ranching and travel history.