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1965 Map of Robertson School

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Robertson School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Robertson Sch stands as a primary landmark in this rural Garfield County landscape, signifying the central role of localized education in Montana's ranching districts during the mid-1960s. The terrain is characterized by dissected drainage patterns feeding into Big Dry Creek and Dry Creek, with the seasonal Alkali Draw cutting through the southeastern corner.

Remote landforms like Hawks Nest and the evocatively named Robbers Roost rise above the surrounding hills, offering a glimpse into the topographical features that likely served as local waypoints for early settlers. The presence of several sites simply labeled Well underscores the critical importance of water management in this arid environment, where scattered improvements were necessary to support livestock and the few homesteads dotting the expansive draws.