1972 Map of Kester School

About this map

Kester School serves as a central landmark in this remote corner of Garfield County, marking a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage forks. The terrain is shaped by the headwaters of several systems, including Crooked Creek to the northwest and the winding paths of North Fork Woody Creek and South Fork Woody Creek to the southeast. Settled activity is concentrated along the Haxby Road, which provides the primary artery through the hills, connecting isolated outposts like the Binion Ranch. This 1970s survey illustrates the sparse, ranch-oriented development of the Montana interior, where small landing strips like the Landing Area and infrastructure such as the Radio Tower are essential for communication and travel across the expansive breaks.