1960 Map of White Sulphur Spring

About this map

White Sulphur Spring and Split Ear Spring dot this high-elevation landscape in Big Horn County during the early 1960s. The topography is defined by sharp drainage networks and natural landmarks, including the prominent Devils Leap overlooking Red Basin. These features were mapped as part of a Department of the Interior program for the development of the Missouri River Basin. The intricate relief shows deep cuts like Webber Canyon and Red Gulch, highlighting the erosional patterns of the region. Water sources are sparse but critical, evidenced by named features such as Trapper Canyon Creek and Dry Bush Creek that carve through the sedimentary layers. This survey provides a record of the drainage basin before modern large-scale developments, focusing on the natural hydrology of McDermotts Gulch and the surrounding high country.