2011 Map of Divide School

About this map

Sand Creek dominates the drainage pattern of this landscape in Powder River County, Montana, carving a complex network of seasonal channels through the high plains. The map records a sparse human footprint characterized by a grid of rural roads and the prominent east-west artery of Divide Rd. This infrastructure reflects the expansive ranching and land-management practices of the early twenty-first century, where water access remains the primary driver of the local economy. Other significant waterways such as Big Bobcat Creek, Road Creek, and Dick Creek join the drainage system, illustrating the intricate hydrology required to sustain this portion of the Montana backcountry.