2017 Map of Minnehaha Creek South

About this map

The Little Wolf Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this Treasure and Big Horn County border region, where a network of coulees and seasonal drainages define the topography. In the north, Willoughby Coulee and Dawes Coulee cut through the terrain, feeding into the upper reaches of Minnehaha Cr. This 2017 survey reveals a landscape driven by water access in a semi-arid environment, characterized by an extensive system of numbered springs such as 02N38E06BDCA01 Spring and 02N38E30BBCA01 Spring. These water sources are critical features for the local ranching economy, situated near primary thoroughfares like Horse Creek Rd and Sarpy Rd. The map documents the intricate drainage patterns of Sarpy Cr and the E Fork Sarpy Cr as they weave through the foothills of the southern range.