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2020 Map of Robertson School

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Robertson School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Robertson School stands as a central landmark in this remote corner of Garfield County, marking a site of community history amidst the high plains of Eastern Montana. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Big Dry Cr and its associated coulees, including Smiley Coulee and Lynch Coulee. These geographical features influenced the early ranching layout and the placement of remote outposts.

Elevated points like Hawks Nest and the provocatively named Robbers Roost suggest a history of surveillance and shelter in a terrain where visibility was key to survival. The map traces the limited road network that connects this area, including Ingomar Rd and Fitch Rd, which follow the natural contours of the draws and ridges. The presence of Alkali Draw highlights the characteristic soil and water challenges faced by settlers in this semi-arid environment.