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2015 Map of Big Horn

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Big Horn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Big Horn lies at the base of the Bighorn Mountains foothills, showcasing a complex irrigation and water management system essential to Wyoming's ranching and agricultural heritage. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of man-made waterways like Gerdel Ditch, Last Chance Ditch, Burn Cleuch Ditch, and Meade Coffeen Ditch, which redirect flow from natural sources like Little Goose Cr and Meade Cr. Numerous storage sites, including Allen Reservoir and Menard and White Reservoir, dot the terrain between Sheridan and the southern settlements.

Erosion and drainage patterns have carved numerous named draws into the geography, such as Jeffries Draw, Swaim Draw, and Stanko Draw, which orient the local road network. The community of Big Horn is anchored by the Big Horn Cem, providing a focal point for genealogical research in this part of Sheridan County. The presence of the Bird Farm Rd suggests specialized land use in the area, while the Interstate 90 corridor marks the primary modern transit artery cutting through the traditional landscape of draws and gulches.