2014 Map of Birney

About this map

The Tongue River valley dominates this landscape in the Birney District, where the water flows through a complex network of draws and gulches. The small settlement of Birney is positioned along the riverbank, served by the Ashland-Birney Rd and Tongue River Rd. Agricultural land use is evident through the irrigation systems of the Arnold Ditch, Brewster W Side Ditch, and Brewster E Side Ditch which trace the river's path. Local history is anchored at the Birney Cem and nearby landmarks like Battle Butte. The surrounding terrain is heavily dissected by seasonal watercourses such as Hanging Woman Cr, Coal Bank Cr, and Zook Cr. To the east, the landscape rises toward distinctive formations like Pyramid Butte, while the southern reaches are defined by the various forks of Battle Butte Cr.