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2015 Map of Orchard Bench

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Basin occupies the northern edge of this landscape, situated along the western banks of the Bighorn River. The terrain here is defined by a sophisticated system of water management, most notably the Big Horn Canal, which skirts the edge of the prominent Orchard Bench landform. This high plateau area is transected by a grid of rural routes including Orchard Bench Rd and Lane 46, reflecting the organized agricultural development of Big Horn County.

South of the settlement, the topography becomes more varied as it is carved by numerous drainages. Waterways such as Antelope Cr, Elk Cr, and Dobie Cr flow toward the river, cutting through features like East Basin Draw and passing the distinct rise of Dobie Butte. The map illustrates a clear pattern of land use where irrigation from the canal system supports the benchlands above the natural river valley.