2011 Map of Little Dry Creek

About this map

The Little Bighorn River meanders through this portion of Big Horn County, defining a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and early 21st-century water management. Distinctive landforms such as Haystack Butte and the curiously named Abbots Urn rise above the surrounding terrain, while Crooked Arm Coulee cuts into the plains. The map reveals an intricate network of small-scale dams, including the D S Scott Number 1 Dam and multiple structures named for the Crow and Orchowski families, suggesting a highly managed local hydrology for ranching or agriculture. Human infrastructure is concentrated along the river corridor, where the Agency Canal and Frontage Rd parallel the waterway, providing a detailed look at the rural transport and irrigation systems in place before further modern development.