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2020 Map of Huckins School

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Huckins School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Huckins School stands as a focal point in this sparsely settled corner of Powder River County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Powder River and a dense network of coulees and draws. The geography here is marked by significant erosion patterns, visible in features such as Fire Gulch, Kelly Draw, and Ellis Canyon. This area represents a classic Montana ranching environment where life and movement are dictated by the waterways and the rugged breaks of the high plains.

Transportation through the drainage is facilitated by gravel routes like Moorhead Rd and Big Powder River East Rd, which follow the river's path. Numerous creeks, including Buttermilk Cr, Bay Horse Cr, and the evocatively named Hell Cr, carve through the terrain. The map illustrates a landscape of intermittent streams and remote homesteads, typical of the Cattle Country tradition where water sources like Coal Bank Cr and Pinto Cr are essential landmarks.