2017 Map of Horse Hill

About this map

Piney Creek and its complex network of irrigation channels define the agricultural landscape along the Sheridan and Johnson county line. The presence of numerous named water projects, such as Maverick Ditch and the WJD Ditch, highlights a high-country ranching economy dependent on diverted water. The terrain is a series of named draws and hills, ranging from Horse Hill in the north to the southern waters of Boxelder Cr. Land use is further evidenced by a system of man-made catchments including Big Draw Reservoir and the Belus Number 1 Reservoir. This 2017 survey details the intersection of early water rights, such as the Athorpe Rogers Ditch, and the local road network that follows the creek beds, including Lower Piney Creek Rd and Belus Rd.