1967 Map of Pine Butte School

About this map

Pine Butte School serves as a lone landmark in this mid-1960s landscape of Big Horn County, Montana. The terrain is characterized by a complex drainage system where waterways like Anderson Creek, First Creek, and Corral Creek carve through the high plains. The map reveals a land defined more by its natural hydrology than by dense human settlement, with the winding North Fork Deer Creek and Waddle Creek anchoring the southern portion of the survey. Significant relief is evident in the transition between the South Fork and the deeply etched John Reavis Draw. Transportation in the area during this era was largely limited to rugged networks, indicated by a prominent Jeep Trail that crosses the creek beds, reflecting the remote ranching or resource extraction character of the region. A solitary Gravel Pit near the northern boundary suggests localized industrial activity amidst the vast cattle country.