2021 Map of Byron

About this map

The Shoshone River valley defines this part of the Big Horn Basin, where irrigation infrastructure supports a landscape of agricultural activity and dispersed settlement. The town of Byron serves as a local hub, situated near the Byron Cem and the Sidon Canal. This canal, along with the Elk Lovell Canal further south, represents the region’s long-standing reliance on water management to transform high-desert terrain into productive land. To the west, the community of Powell Flats sits near the winding course of Bitter Creek. The map documents a complex network of drainage and creek systems, including Coon Cr, Whistle Cr, and the prominent Mantua Draw, illustrating how the natural topography dictates the placement of roads like Alt 14 and Cloud Peak Rd.