2017 Map of Otter Creek School

About this map

Otter Creek Sch stands as a focal point in this landscape of Sweet Grass County, where the plains meet the drainages of the Big Timber Cr and its tributaries. The map reveals an intricate network of water management essential to the region, including the Meyers-Rapstad-Rudd Ditch, Auwater Ditch, and Tenmile Ditch. These man-made channels highlight the historical importance of irrigation in sustaining the rural ranching and farming operations that define the area. Terrain features like Bear Gulch, Nash Gulch, and Tangen Draw cut through the high ground between the meandering paths of Sevenmile Cr and Tenmile Cr. The presence of the Lavold Reservoir further emphasizes the character of this high-plains environment, where seasonal water sources such as Old Daves Cr are supplemented by engineered solutions to support local homesteads and livestock.