2017 Map of Foster Creek School

About this map

Foster Creek School stands as a focal point in this high-plains landscape where the border of Custer and Powder River counties meets. The map illustrates a rural area defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages, with the branching systems of Foster Creek, Little Pumpkin Creek, and Cameron Creek carving through the terrain. A series of unpaved local routes, such as Stacey Road and Little Pumpkin Creek Road, trace the valleys and ridges, indicating a settlement pattern shaped by the region's ranching and agricultural requirements. The convergence of numerous named creeks like Horkan Creek and Lone Tree Creek underscores the importance of water management and topography in this corner of Montana, providing a detailed perspective on the land use and accessibility of these remote ranchlands.