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2015 Map of Lovell Lakes

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lovell Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Shoshone River flows through this Big Horn County landscape, where an intricate network of man-made waterways supports the region's agricultural life. The map reveals the vital role of the Big Fork Canal, Sunlight Canal, and Lovell Canal in directing water across the terrain south of Lovell. This irrigation infrastructure is a defining characteristic of the area, etched into the land alongside natural drainages like Dry Cr and Sand Draw.

In the southeast, the topography rises sharply toward Little Sheep Mtn, creating a dramatic contrast between the irrigated valley floor and the high ground. Collectors and local historians can trace the intersection of early settlement roads, such as Road 12 and Lane 9, with the newer developments around Lovell Lakes. The survey also marks smaller industrial and agricultural features like the Globe Canal and Hunt-Godfrey Canal, documenting the sophisticated water management systems essential to Wyoming's high desert basins.