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2017 Map of Whitebird School

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Whitebird School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Stillwater River valley defines this part of Stillwater County, where a complex network of irrigation channels supports the local ranching economy. The Whitebird Ditch, Scott Ditch, and Shane Ditch diverge from the river to hydrate the valley floor, a testament to the sophisticated water management required in this Montana landscape. At the center of this rural community is the Whitebird Sch, serving as a local landmark along W Whitebird Creek Rd.

Elevations rise sharply away from the water, marked by prominent features like Shane Ridge to the northeast and Firemans Point at the top of the sheet. Numerous seasonal drainages such as Norve Coulee and Mexican Joe Cr carve through the surrounding hills, while historical land divisions like t3s r19e and t2s r20e organize the territory. The map details a web of family-named ranch roads, including Adsit Ranch Rd and Winkler Farm Rd, which connect remote homesteads to the primary valley corridors.