2017 Map of Faris School

About this map

Faris School stands as a focal point in this portion of North Central Montana, situated within a vast grid of section lines and gravel roads that define the rural landscape. The area is characterized by the deep incisions of Pondera Coulee and Flat Coulee, which disrupt the otherwise orderly township and range divisions. The network of local roads carries the names of early resident families, such as Stordahl Rd, Hog Johnson Rd, and Ferris School N Rd. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the modern topography of a region straddling the border between Pondera and Chouteau counties, illustrating how natural drainage patterns and the historic public land survey system dictate the placement of local infrastructure and dwellings.