Bighorn Ditch Headgate

The Bighorn Ditch Headgate, also known as the Bighorn Canal Headgate, was built starting in 1892 to provide irrigation to the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. The headgate structure diverted water from the Bighorn River. It was designed by William F. Graves, and construction was carried out by Crow laborers. The project was completed in 1904. The site is included in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The Bighorn Ditch headgate was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1976.

Bighorn Ditch Headgate

The Bighorn Ditch Headgate, also known as the Bighorn Canal Headgate, was built starting in 1892 to provide irrigation to the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. The headgate structure diverted water from the Bighorn River. It was designed by William F. Graves, and construction was carried out by Crow laborers. The project was completed in 1904. The site is included in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The Bighorn Ditch headgate was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1976.