2015 Map of Barnum

About this map

The small settlement of Barnum sits at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains, where the landscape is defined by a series of parallel ridges and high-altitude pastures. The complex water management system of the early twenty-first century is visible through a network of irrigation channels and storage sites, including the Winsor Ditch, White Panther Ditch, and Barnum Ditch. These waterways support the ranching economy of Johnson County, feeding into the Middle Fork Powder River and Red Fork Powder River. Distinctive topographical features such as Horse Pasture Ridge, Sawmill V Ridge, and Polson Weed Ridge illustrate the varying elevations and livestock-driving history of the region. Local travel is facilitated by named routes like Barnum Rd and Barnum Mountain Rd, which navigate around landmarks such as Buckbrush Butte and through the passage at Toll Gap.