2011 Map of Kirby

About this map

The settlement of Kirby serves as the focal point for this section of Big Horn County, situated along the valley of Rosebud Creek. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainages and traditional land-naming conventions of the American West. Key watercourses such as Coal Bank Creek, Dale Creek, and Elk Creek carve through the terrain, flanked by notable geographical features like Horn Mountain and several coulees, including Schoolhouse Coulee and Smith Coulee. These names suggest a history of early educational sites and local landmarks recognized by ranching families in the Busby District. The proximity of Spring Gulch and Sheep Gulch further highlights the area's agricultural roots. The primary thoroughfare, Kirby Rd, follows the creek bed, connecting this rural community to the broader Montana landscape and providing a clear view of the region's topography before more modern developments.