2024 Map of Big Dry School

About this map

Big Dry Creek winds through the dissected breaks of Garfield County, creating a complex network of drainages and seasonal watercourses. This map of the high plains landscape shows a region defined by extensive erosion patterns, where Long Coulee and Sloan Coulee carve deep into the plateau between the forks of the river. The terrain is characterized by these intricate coulee systems, including McClay Coulee and Graham Coulee, which serve as primary topographic landmarks in a landscape with few permanent structures. Human presence is marked by the remote corridors of Steve's Fork Rd and Dutton Rd, which follow the higher ground and ridges to navigate the broken country. This modern survey provides an accurate view of the drainage basins and the Public Land Survey System boundaries, specifically within township ranges like T17N R36E and T16N R35E.