2011 Map of Ramshorn Canyon

About this map

The Big Lost River corridor in Custer County defines this landscape, revealing a complex network of early 21st-century water management infrastructure designed for high-altitude valley agriculture. The presence of the Moore Diversion and associated waterways like Moore Canal, Burnett Ditch, and Island Ditch illustrates the vital importance of irrigation in this arid environment. To the east, the topography rises sharply toward the massif of King Mountain, a dominant landmark reached via the crossing at Beaverland Pass. The map traces a series of dramatic drainages including Ramshorn Canyon, Big Burnett Canyon, and Limekiln Canyon, which cut westward from the high peaks toward the valley floor. Small-scale rural transit is marked by local connectors such as Darlington Ln and King Canyon Rd, which tie the scattered ranching and agricultural interests to the primary water sources like Big Spring.