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1991 Map of Blue Grass Ridge

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Blue Grass Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The agricultural and timber landscape of Smith Valley and the surrounding highlands is documented in this 1991 survey, reflecting a region defined by family ranching and public forest management. The lowlands are anchored by Smith Lake and the meandering course of Ashley Creek, where a network of small holdings like Kienas Ranch and Schultz Ranch established roots. This area served as a rural community hub, evidenced by local institutions such as Stillwater Grange and several schoolhouses, including Boorman Sch and Batavia Sch.

Rising above the valley floor, the terrain transitions into the dense woods of the Stillwater State Forest and Flathead National Forest. Landmarks like Blue Grass Ridge and Bald Mtn dominate the western horizon, cut by numerous drainages such as Mc Mannamy Draw and Boorman Draw. These uplands are dotted with water sources like Lunch Box Spring, vital for the livestock operations and forestry work that shaped the local economy during the late twentieth century.