2020 Map of Pearl School

About this map

Pearl School anchors the southern portion of this Big Horn County landscape, marking a center of rural life amidst a network of agricultural water management. The terrain is defined by an intricate system of irrigation canals, including the Powers Brothers Ditch, Powers Cormack Ditch, and Gladewater Ditch, which redirect water through the drainage basins of Youngs Cr and Squirrel Cr. This infrastructure reflects the necessity of water control for ranching and farming in this high plains environment. The local road network, featuring Ck Ranch Rd and Youngs Creek Rd, follows the natural contours of the drainages and connects the dispersed homesteads and grazing lands. From the seasonal flows of Dry Cr to the perennial springs like 09S39E16AAAD01 Spring, the map details how the landscape is managed to support the local economy and community.