2017 Map of Gouchnour Ranch

About this map

Gouchnour Ranch serves as a central landmark in this Montana landscape, where the management of water is the primary architect of the terrain. The presence of the Florence Canal and several man-made waterways like Lame Ditch and the Bickle Burke Ditch underscore a long-standing reliance on irrigation to support ranching in an arid environment. These features connect the natural drainage of Spring Cr and Hogan Cr to the surrounding pastures. Movement through the area is defined by a network of rural routes such as Camp Walker Rd and Bob Thomas Rd, reflecting the sparse but deliberate settlement pattern typical of Lewis and Clark County. The map provides a clear record of property boundaries and water rights that have shaped the local economy and land use for generations.