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2024 Map of Black Gulch

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Black Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Little Bighorn River carves a fertile corridor through the high country of Big Horn County, supporting a specialized network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the region's ranching and agricultural history. Named water systems like the Upper Little Bighorn Canal Number Two, Black Gulch Ditch, and Graham Ditch trace the contours of the valley, while smaller landmarks like Dipping Vat Spring point to historical livestock management practices.

Settlement is concentrated in areas such as Little Bighorn Valley and the descriptively named The Rocky Bottom. The surrounding terrain is marked by distinctive topographical features including Eagle Point and Black Gulch Point, which overlook a landscape of deep draws and coulees. From Lotties Draw to the winding course of Little Cottonwood Creek, the map illustrates a rugged geography where water access continues to dictate human presence.