On this #TBT, we continue our lazy float along the Tongue River Water Trail, checking out SCLT’s newly installed signs which highlight historic events, themes, and figures nearby. As we approach downtown Sheridan and the confluence of Big and Little Goose Creeks, we reflect on the historical importance of flood control.
Little Goose and Big Goose Creek run north through the City of Sheridan. Both curvy waterways have been rerouted for the expansion of the town and for flood control. Little Goose Creek was rerouted in the early 1890s into a straight channel to accommodate the building of the Burlington and Missouri Railroad, the railroad depot, and the Sheridan Inn. Big Goose Creek was rerouted in the 1960s to stop the flooding of the city of Sheridan. One of the worst flood experiences was in 1923. Heavy rainfall expanded the creeks’ banks so much that Kendrick Park and the whole town of Sheridan were flooded.
Keep your head above the water and we’ll continue our expedition along the Tongue River Water Trail next week.
