2014 Map of Kester School

About this map

Kester School stands as a lonely landmark in this high plains landscape of eastern Garfield County. The terrain is defined by the Piney Buttes to the north and an intricate network of drainage systems, including Crooked Cr and its eastern fork, which carve through the land. The presence of Buffalo Hill Reservoir near the center of the map indicates the critical importance of water management in this arid ranching country. Transportation is sparse, anchored by MT-341 and a few private routes like John Ln. The map also traces the headwaters of the Woody Cr system, with its north and south forks winding through the township and range boundaries. This survey documents the persistent but thin footprint of human activity, where a single schoolhouse and a scattered irrigation project serve as primary geographic anchors for the surrounding grazing lands.