2015 Map of Elk Basin SE

About this map

The agricultural community of Powell anchors the southeastern corner of this survey, serving as a hub for the surrounding Big Horn Basin landscape. The town's layout is defined by its residential blocks and the presence of Northwest College, while the Powell Municipal Airport sits to the north. This region's development is deeply tied to its water management, evidenced by the extensive irrigation network including the Frannie Canal, Lateral A, Lateral B, and Lateral C. These systems draw water through the arid terrain to support the productive fields of Powell Flats. To the west, the land rises sharply toward the prominent landform of Polecat Bench, creating a distinct geographical boundary between the irrigated valley floor and the elevated northern plains. Small drainages like Bitter Creek traverse the southern portion of the map, illustrating the natural hydrology that local engineering has sought to harness.