2020 Map of Henry Creek

About this map

Long Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this portion of Cascade and Lewis and Clark Counties, overlooking a landscape defined by ranching and early water management. This 2020 survey details an intricate system of man-made irrigation infrastructure, including the Knudson Ditch, Garino Ditch, and Hamilton Ditch, which reflects the area's long-standing agricultural history. The drainage network is anchored by Henry Cr and Birdtail Cr, with the latter winding past Sullivan Hill and the reliably named Bullwhacker Springs. Local transportation is represented by historical thoroughfares like Mission Rd and Birdtail Creek Rd, tracing the natural contours of the Long Coulee and Slew Cr. This map provides a clear record of rural land divisions and the vital water sources that have sustained these high-plains operations into the modern era.