2012 Map of Alkali Creek

About this map

Crystal Cr carves a winding path through this portion of Big Horn County, defining the drainage patterns and topography of the high plains landscape. Water management is a central theme of this 2012 survey, as seen in the remote Bethurem Reservoir and the Brown Number 1 Reservoir. These small impoundments, characteristic of Western rangeland, represent essential infrastructure for livestock and local land use. Access through the drainage is primarily provided by Crystal Creek Rd, the lone primary road through this otherwise quiet and open terrain. The map captures the delicate balance of water resources in a region where surface water is the primary driver of human activity and ranching operations.