2020 Map of Pine Butte School

About this map

Pine Butte School serves as a lone landmark in this landscape of Big Horn County, where drainage systems and rugged coulees dictate the patterns of human movement. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Corral Cr and its southern fork, alongside First Cr and Anderson Cr to the north. These drainage patterns have historically guided the placement of remote ranching outposts and local travel routes, such as the Decker / Otter Rd. Named geographic features like John Reavis Draw and Negro Draw reflect the legacy of early settlers and their impact on this specific corner of Montana. The map illustrates a vast, sparsely populated area where the natural topography remains the primary feature, largely untouched by dense modern development.