2011 Map of Penzer School

About this map

The Marias River carves a winding path across the northern reaches of this Hill County landscape, where the high plains are deeply etched by drainage coulees. This rural area, defined by its water management for ranching and agriculture, features a network of small reservoirs and containment structures such as Penzer Dam, Romain Reservoir, and the uniquely named Night Fever School Dam. The presence of the Penzer School (Historical) near Goosebill Rd serves as a reminder of the early 20th-century rural education system that once served the families of this remote region. The terrain is characterized by steep-sided draws including Horse Coulee, Dead Indian Coulee, and Fourmile Coulee, which channel seasonal runoff toward the river. To the south, Squiggles Number 2 Dam and Lees Lake further illustrate the ongoing efforts to secure water in this semi-arid Montana environment.