1960 Map of Glen

About this map

The Big Hole River dominates this portion of southwestern Montana, carving a complex path of braided channels and riparian islands between Beaverhead and Madison counties. This 1960 field-checked survey reveals an agricultural landscape heavily dependent on irrigation infrastructure, such as the Garrison Ditch, Mantle Ditch, and the Kalsta Drain. The small settlement of Glen serves as a focal point along the Union Pacific railroad line, which runs parallel to the river valley. Local life in the mid-twentieth century is anchored by family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including the Haining Cem and several neighborhood schoolhouses like Reeble Sch, Buhrer Sch, and Birch Creek Sch. From the high point at Apex to the South Channel of Birch Creek, the map details a network of ranching operations including the Haining Ranch and Mantle Ranch.