2017 Map of School Section Creek

About this map

School Section Creek winds through this expanse of southeastern Montana, anchoring a landscape defined by its intricate drainage networks and remote ranching access. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a region where water and topography dictate the movement of people and livestock. A series of deep drainages, including Dead Boy Creek and its North Fork, carve through the terrain, joined by others such as Cabin Creek and McCarty Creek. Local transportation relies on a sparse network of named routes, most notably Old Hammond Road and the Hansen Trail, which navigate the rises between Boxelder Creek and Catamount Creek. The absence of dense settlement highlights the area's continued use for large-scale grazing and open-range land management common in Carter County.