2017 Map of Thermopolis

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Thermopolis and East Thermopolis anchor the southern reach of this survey, where the Bighorn River cuts through a landscape defined by geothermal activity and early irrigation. The presence of the Thermopolis Hot Spring and Black Sulphur Spring near the river bank highlights the area's geological character, while man-made water systems like Dempsey Canal, S Side Ditch, and Kirby Ditch trace the efforts to green the valley for agriculture. Genealogists will find a cluster of burial grounds including Riverside Cem, Smoky Row Cem, and the Milek Family Cem situated near the river's bend. Northward, the small settlements of Red Lane and Lucerne represent the rural development of Hot Springs County. High points such as Round Top, T Hill, and Monument Hill overlook the river valley, providing natural landmarks between the irrigated flats and the rising terrain of Cedar Ridge and Blue Ridge.