2012 Map of Chicken Creek

About this map

Redwater River and Spearfish Cr define the hydrological character of this Lawrence County landscape, where an intricate system of irrigation channels like Thompson Ditch and Cook Ditch supported the agricultural development of the region. The map reveals a transition from the lower riparian zones around Cox Lake and Mud Lake to the more varied terrain of Higgins Gulch. Residential expansion is evident in the network of local roads including Vista Hills Pl and Westview Dr, while older thoroughfares such as Old Belle Rd and Homestake Rd suggest the area's deeper ties to historical transportation and mining corridors. The presence of Johnston Gulch and various named creeks like Chicken Cr and Willow Cr illustrates a landscape where natural drainage and human-engineered water management coexist.