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2014 Map of Heitz School

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Heitz School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Heitz School sits at the cultural heart of this rural landscape where the border of McCone County and Prairie County meets. Located in the eastern Montana plains, the area is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage and perennial flows that carve through the prairie. The Redwater River winds through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, while Chalk Butte serves as a prominent topographical landmark to the west.

This survey reveals a landscape organized by both traditional township grids and the natural flow of water, evidenced by the numerous named tributaries like Middle Fork Timber Cr and Chalk Butte Cr. The presence of the namesake schoolhouse suggests a long-standing local community infrastructure despite the sparse population. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific sections and ranges, including t16n r45e, to pinpoint historical family land holdings near these vital water sources.