2011 Map of Rowley

About this map

Rowley and Toluca serve as the primary landmarks in this sparsely populated region of Big Horn County. The landscape is defined by the intricate branching of the Two Leggins Creek system, including the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork. These seasonal waterways are supplemented by numerous local water management features, such as the R E Peterson Number 1 Dam and the B-Downs Number 8 Dam, reflecting the region's agricultural reliance on water storage in a semi-arid environment. Transportation through the area follows a traditional corridor, with modern routes running parallel to the older infrastructure of Old US Hwy 87. The presence of small-scale dams named for local families and individuals points to a history of private land improvement and resource management across the drainage of Peritsa Creek.