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1967 Map of Pryor

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pryor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Crow Indian Res Bdy defines the social and political geography of this landscape, centered on the settlement of Pryor. Situated at the base of rising terrain to the west, the community serves as a focal point for the surrounding valley, anchored by the St Charles Mission Sch. Significant cultural landmarks include the Chief Plenty Coups Memorial State Park, which preserves the legacy of the prominent Crow leader.

Hydraulic engineering is evident through a series of irrigation channels, including No 1 Ditch, No 2 Ditch, and No 3 Ditch, which divert water from Pryor Creek to support local agriculture. Genealogists will find several burial sites noted, such as Pryor Cem, Big Day Cem, and Singgood Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted family histories within the reservation. Numerous seasonal drainages like Willow Creek and Macheta Creek carve through the breaks, illustrating the complex drainage system of the Big Horn County foothills.