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2017 Map of Manderson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Manderson sits at a significant hydrological juncture where the Nowood River meets the Bighorn River, a landscape defined by its irrigation infrastructure and high-desert drainages. The map reveals a complex water management system essential to the region's agricultural viability, featuring the Big Horn Canal, Harmony Ditch, and Avent Ditch. These man-made channels contrast with the natural erosion patterns of the surrounding terrain, which is carved by features such as Dead Horse Gulch, Coyote Gulch, and Wild Horse Draw.

Local history is preserved in the placement of the Manderson Cem and the Smith Family Cem, providing specific locations for genealogical research. The presence of Schoolhouse Gulch and Basin Flats further characterizes the local topography. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring spatial organization of Big Horn County, where the grid of county roads like Co RD 30 and Co RD 31 facilitates movement through the expansive river valley.