1973 Map of Divide School

About this map

Divide School sits at the intersection of local history in the high plains of eastern Montana, where the boundaries of Custer County and Powder River County meet along the east-west Base Line. This early 1970s landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with Sand Creek and Deer Creek cutting through the terrain alongside numerous unnamed springs and wells. The area represents a sparsely populated ranching and resource-extractive environment, marked by isolated landmarks like a Gravel Pit and a Gas Well. The presence of the schoolhouse at such a remote junction suggests its role as a vital community hub for the surrounding homesteads and families scattered across the rugged sections of the R 49 E and R 50 E ranges.