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2017 Map of Lovell Lakes

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lovell Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Shoshone River flows through the northern reaches of this landscape near Lovell, where a sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure defines the valley's character. Significant waterworks including the Big Fork Canal, Sunlight Canal, and Lovell Canal weave across the terrain, illustrating the region's historical reliance on managed water systems for agriculture. To the south, the terrain rises toward the heights of Little Sheep Mtn, contrasting the developed river bottom with the more arid draws and mountainsides.

Local history and genealogy researchers can identify key landmarks such as the Sand Draw Cem and Lutheran Cem, situated near the edge of the irrigation district. The presence of smaller features like the Hunt Godfrey Canal and Globe Canal alongside several drains and draws—including the Hooker Drain and Sand Draw—provides a high level of detail for those tracing the development of land use and property boundaries in this part of Big Horn County.