1983 Map of Union School

About this map

Union School stands as a focal point of this rural landscape in the early 1980s, marking a central community landmark where the high plains of Eastern Montana meet the winding drainages of the Dawson and Prairie county line. The terrain is defined by the intricate erosion patterns of the Upper Sevenmile Creek system to the north and the expansive reach of Clear Creek to the south. This 1983 provisional survey captures the transition between these two watersheds, showing the sparse network of ranch roads and section lines that structured life in this semi-arid region. The presence of the South Fork Clear Creek further illustrates the complex hydrological layout that influenced grazing patterns and early homesteading efforts along these intermittent waterways. This document is a precise record of the administrative and educational infrastructure supporting the remote agricultural families near the county border.