2021 Map of Sykes Spring

About this map

The Pryor Mountains define the northern terrain of this region, dropping sharply toward the waters of Bighorn Lake. This 2021 survey details the managed landscapes within the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, where the rugged topography of Bighorn Canyon is carved by the Crooked Cr. Local water management is evident through early 21st-century infrastructure such as the Dew and Duffield Ditch and the Big Fork Canal, which support agriculture near the Horseshoe Reservoir. High-elevation landmarks like Sykes Mtn and Britton Spring overlook a network of backcountry routes, including the Yellowtail Mining Road and several family-named or historic trails such as the Canyon Rim Trl. The map provides a clear view of the interface between wilderness preservation and the legacy of resource extraction and irrigation in Big Horn County.