2017 Map of Lovell

About this map

Lovell and the neighboring settlements of Cowley and Byron define the human footprint in this corner of Big Horn County, where the desert landscape has been transformed by a complex irrigation network. The Shoshone River provides the lifeblood for this agricultural effort, feeding an extensive system of waterways including the Lovell Canal, Hunt-Godfrey Canal, and Globe Canal. These engineered channels allow farming to persist alongside dry topographical features like Foster Gulch and Black Draw. Local history is anchored by sites like the Mexican Cem and Lovell Cem, while the northeastern portion of the map transitions into the protected federal lands of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The grid-like street plans of the towns contrast sharply with the wandering paths of Sage Creek and Peterson Cr, illustrating the intensive management of water in the Shoshone River valley.