2020 Map of School Section Creek

About this map

School Section Creek winds through the high plains of Carter County, Montana, providing a life-giving drainage system for this sparsely populated ranching landscape. This modern survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the region, where watercourses like Dead Boy Creek and its North Fork define the local topography. The map reveals a network of rural routes, including Old Hammond Road and Larson Loop Road, which connect isolated sections of the Public Land Survey System. These roads often follow the natural contours created by features like Horsetrack Draw and Ewalt Draw, showing how early transportation patterns were dictated by the breaks and coulees of the Montana badlands. The prominence of Boxelder Creek and its many tributaries, such as Cabin Creek, suggests a landscape historically centered on water access for livestock and local homesteads.