2024 Map of Kirby

About this map

Kirby occupies a high-elevation valley in Big Horn County, situated along the winding course of Rosebud Creek. This area of Montana is defined by its dramatic coulees and creek drainage systems, where water sources like Coal Bank Creek and Elk Creek have carved deep incisions into the landscape. The settlement is anchored by Co RD 314, which follows the north-south riparian corridor, while Spring Ck Rd provides access to the western reaches of the quadrangle. The eastern terrain rises toward the prominent landmark of Horn Mtn. This topographic layout illustrates a historical reliance on these narrow valley floors for transport and habitation. Named features such as Schoolhouse Coulee and Smith Coulee suggest the early local geography of the region's homesteading era, where small-scale ranching and rural education hubs were organized around the complex network of dry and perennial streams.