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2023 Map of Big Horn

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Big Horn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Big Horn and the southern outskirts of Sheridan define this landscape along the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. The settlement pattern is deeply influenced by water management, visible through an extensive network of irrigation features like the Burn-Clinch Ditch, Ninemile Ditch, and Gerdel Ditch that lace the drainages of Little Goose Creek and Prairie Dog Creek. These man-made waterways support the ranching and agricultural operations that have long characterized Sheridan County.

Local history is anchored by Mount Hope Cem and several family-named landmarks such as Jeffries Draw, Jones Draw, and Gallatin Draw. The residential development at Powder Horn contrasts with the more rural southern reaches, where water storage remains vital at Hanes Reservoir and the Menardi and White Reservoir. This survey provides a clear view of the modern road network, from established routes like Bird Farm Rd to newer developments like Trail Ridge Rd.