2011 Map of Bear Creek School

About this map

Bear Creek and its many tributaries, including Vance Creek and Billup Creek, carve a complex drainage system through the high plains of Powder River County. This landscape is defined by its distinct topographical landmarks, from the prominent Nipple Butte and Chico Buttes in the north to Red Butte in the south. The distribution of family-named features like Mac Alister Draw and Jojo Draw reflects the ranching heritage of this Montana interior. Grounded in the early 21st century, the map shows a sparse network of county roads such as Quietus Rd and Passage Rd, which provide the primary access to these isolated drainages. For genealogists, the Dufford Cemetery remains a key historical anchor in an area otherwise characterized by vast open range and intermittent watercourses like Finn Creek and Cedar Creek.