2021 Map of Big Horn

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Sheridan and the community of Big Horn anchor this northern Wyoming landscape, where the plains meet the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. The settlement pattern is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure essential for high-altitude ranching, including the Burn Cleuch Ditch, Meade Coffeen Ditch, and Last Chance Ditch. These man-made watercourses crisscross the natural drainage of Little Goose Cr and Meade Cr, supporting agricultural life in an arid environment. Near the southern edge of Sheridan, residential expansion and localized developments like Powder Horn contrast with more established sites like Mount Hope Cem. The terrain is deeply textured by named features like Stanko Draw, Johnson Draw, and Chapparal Draw, which channel seasonal runoff toward the valley floor. Water storage is managed through local catchments such as the Menardi and White Reservoir and Hanes Reservoir, marking the region's long-standing reliance on carefully managed water rights.