2012 Map of Horse Hill

About this map

Piney Cr and Boxelder Cr define the hydrological character of this Wyoming landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation canals supports the high-plains ranching economy. Significant water management features including the Athorpe Rogers Ditch, Maverick Ditch, and Boxelder Ditch illustrate the engineering required to sustain local agriculture. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Horse Hill and Snake Hill, which rise above a complex system of drainage features such as Williams Draw and Big Draw. Local livestock and irrigation needs are further evidenced by the presence of the Big Draw Reservoir and the two Belus Number 1 and Belus Number 2 reservoirs. This rural area is connected by a web of functional arteries, including Hamilton Big Red Rd and Lower Piney Rd, providing insight into the movement and settlement patterns of Sheridan County at the start of the twenty-first century.