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2017 Map of Big Bend School

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Big Bend School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Big Bend School stands as a focal point in this sparsely settled section of Chouteau County, where the high plains are deeply incised by complex drainage systems. The landscape is defined by its verticality and erosion, featuring prominent landmarks like Chimney Rock and Black Rock that rise above the surrounding terrain. Seasonal watercourses and topographic depressions carve the earth, notably at Jackson Coulee and the broad feature known as The Sag.

A network of rural routes, including Fultz Dr and Big Bend Rd, connects isolated homesteads and grazing lands. These roads follow the high ridges to avoid the steep drops of Rattlesnake Coulee and Homestead Coulee. The presence of McCullen Spring highlights the critical importance of reliable water sources in this arid environment, where cattle ranching and dryland farming shape the local economy.