2011 Map of Sumatra

About this map

Sumatra serves as the focal point of this Rosebud County landscape, situated along the northern edge where the Sumatra Post Office and Sumatra Cemetery anchor the small community. This portion of Montana's high plains is defined by a series of ranching infrastructure and water management features, including the Bar 69 Number 4 Dam and multiple structures at the Kesterson Ranch. The drainage of Muggins Creek and its tributary West Muggins Creek carve through the center of the sheet, providing essential water access for the various livestock operations. Local transportation is facilitated by named routes such as Sumatra Rd and Muggins Gap Rd, which connect the isolated homesteads and dam sites. The presence of numerous numbered dams like Kesterson Number 1 Dam illustrates the intensive water management required for sustainable prairie ranching in the early 21st century.