2011 Map of Blue Spring

About this map

Blue Spring and a series of water management structures characterize this sparsely populated stretch of Big Horn County during the early twenty-first century. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Peritsa Creek, Lost Boy Creek, and Deer Creek, which drain the open range of southern Montana. This specific era shows a developed network of small-scale dams and reservoirs, likely serving local ranching or agricultural needs, including the Atkins Number 2 Dam and several labeled for the Ottun family, such as Ottun Number 5 Dam, Ottun Number 6 Dam, and Ottun Number 8 Dam. These family-named landmarks provide a record of local land use and infrastructure in a region where water sources are vital to the community.