2020 Map of Divide School

About this map

Divide School sits at the intersection of rural education and boundary lines in this corner of southeastern Montana. Positioned exactly on the border of Custer and Powder River Counties, this site represents the community hubs that served dispersed ranching families across the high plains. The landscape is defined by an intricate drainage network including Sand Creek, Deer Creek, and Big Bobcat Creek, which carve through the terrain. A human imprint is visible through the infrastructure of water management at Witcher Reservoir and the primitive road systems like Bird Divide Road and Divide Road. These routes follow the natural high points between drainage basins, a common trait in this region where topography dictates transportation.