2024 Map of Rapelje

About this map

Rapelje serves as the primary hub of this Stillwater County landscape, where the grain-farming economy of the Lake Basin region meets the drainage networks of the high plains. The settlement patterns follow a rigid grid of section lines and rural roads, such as Stagecoach Rd and Big Timber Rd, which cross a terrain marked by numerous ephemeral coulees and creeks. Waterways like Middle Creek and Sixshooter Creek meander through the prairie, providing vital drainage for the surrounding agricultural tracts. To the south, the topography shifts from flat basin lands to more pronounced elevations. Prominent landforms such as Jones Hill, Hugh Henry Hill, and Love Hill punctuate the horizon, offering a detailed look at the local geography. Significant landmarks for local history include the Rapelje Cem and the small settlement of Busteed, which sits along Cedar Creek.