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1967 Map of Big Horn

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Big Horn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Big Horn serves as the focal point of this Sheridan County landscape, situated at the base of the eastern foothills. The 1960s terrain is defined by a complex network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Sackett Ditch, Parker Ditch, and Gerdel Ditch, which redirect water from Little Goose Creek and its tributaries to support local agriculture. This reliance on water management is evident in the numerous draws and gulches, such as McCormick Creek and Meade Creek, which carve through the undulating topography.

Local civic life is anchored by landmarks like the Big Horn Cemetery and rural educational centers including Woodland Park School and Meade Creek School. The presence of the State Bird Farm and scattered Storage Bins indicates the area's specialized land use and grain storage capacity during this era. Geologic features like the Gravel Pit and broad flats like Flat McCormick highlight the interaction between the natural environment and local extraction and ranching needs.