2024 Map of Wyola

About this map

The Little Bighorn River flows through a landscape defined by significant water management and naming conventions that reflect the Indigenous and frontier history of Big Horn County. The settlement of Wyola sits at the southern end of the Little Bighorn Valley, while the smaller community of Spear is located further north along the river's course. A sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure is evident through the Bozeman Trail Ditch, Fortymile Canal, and Sloan Ditch, which redirect water across the arid terrain. Names like White Man Runs Him Creek and Alligator Creek underscore the cultural layer of the land. Moving away from the river, the geography transitions into a series of drainages including Buffalo Creek and Crazy Creek, showing the complex hydrologic character of this Montana ranching and reservation corridor.