2014 Map of Upper Cracker Box School

About this map

The Upper Cracker Box School serves as a lone landmark in this sparsely settled corner of Dawson County. Located near the intersection of Road 229 and a network of unimproved trails, the schoolhouse site illustrates the importance of centralized community hubs in the vast ranching landscapes of eastern Montana. The terrain is defined by the complex drainage systems of Clear Creek, including its north branch, N Br Clear Creek, and the eastward-flowing Sand Creek. These watercourses carve out a series of ridges and coulees across the township boundaries of T15N and T16N. Aside from the occasional county road like Cr-238, the map reveals a rugged, open environment where transportation follows the natural contours of the land, reflecting the enduring rural character of the region in the early 21st century.