2017 Map of Penzer School

About this map

The Marias River carves a deep, winding path through this northern Montana landscape, where the borders of Hill, Liberty, and Chouteau counties converge. This high plains environment is defined by its dramatic drainage patterns, featuring the deeply incised Dead Indian Coulee and Horse Coulee that feed into the river valley. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, centered around the Penzer School location and a network of gravel roads including Goosebill Rd and the aptly named Teara Firma Rd. Water management for this semi-arid region is evident in landmarks like Romain Reservoir and Lees Lake. The area's character is shaped by large-scale agricultural divisions, with the grid-like Public Land Survey System overlaying the natural contours of Fourmile Coulee and Sheep Coulee.