2011 Map of Deep Creek SW

About this map

Pryor Creek and its tributary, East Pryor Creek, define the lower drainage system of this Big Horn County landscape during the early 2010s. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of seasonal and perennial watercourses, where the headwaters of Smallpox Creek and Middle Creek flow northward. A significant hydrological feature is Crater Lake, situated centrally among the drainages of Lost Creek and Hay Creek. The naming conventions found here, such as Smallpox Creek, reflect a landscape tied to the historical geography of the Crow Reservation region. This survey captures the rural character of the area as it existed before contemporary shifts in land use, showing the intricate relationship between the elevated topography and the small creeks like Shively Creek that move water through the valley floors.