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2021 Map of Spence

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Spence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sheep Mountain dominates the southern landscape of this Big Horn County region, where the Bighorn River carves a winding path through the desert terrain. The settlement of Spence sits along the river's edge, serving as a landmark for the industrial and ranching networks that define the area. The map illustrates a complex system of access roads, including Spence Oil Field Rd and Ribbon Canyon Rd, which navigate the elevation changes near Ribbon Canyon.

Water remains the critical resource in this arid environment, evidenced by named locations like Little Sheep Mountain Spring and the meadows at Red Rim Meadows. The presence of Perkins Bottom and Red Flat alongside the riverbanks highlights the localized geography that historically dictated where activity could take place. This survey provides a clear view of the modern infrastructure overlaid on a traditional Western landscape of draws and canyons.