1960 Map of Glen

About this map

The Big Hole River winds through this landscape, defining a valley carved by water and irrigation in southwestern Montana. The Union Pacific railroad line runs parallel to the river, connecting small points like Glen and Apex that served as vital links for the ranching and mining operations in the surrounding hills. This area is heavily defined by its complex irrigation network, including the Kalsta Ditch, Mantle Ditch, and Buhrer Garrison Ditch, which redirected water to support family operations like the Mantle Ranch and Selvo Ranch. Education was localized and dispersed, with the Reichle Sch, Buhrer Sch, and Birch Creek Sch positioned to serve families scattered across the canyon and creek bottoms. Evidence of early industry remains visible through a Prospect Mine and several gravel pits, while the Haining Cem provides a genealogical touchstone for those tracing the history of these high-country settlements.