2020 Map of Gouchnour Ranch

About this map

Gouchnour Ranch sits at the heart of this Lewis and Clark County landscape, a region defined by an intricate network of water management systems essential for high plains agriculture. The map documents numerous irrigation features including Lame Ditch, Bickle Burke Ditch, and the Florence Canal, which divert water across the varying elevations. These man-made channels interact with natural drainage patterns like Hogan Slough and Spring Cr. The land is partitioned into large parcels by a series of rural routes such as Camp Walker Rd and Allen Rd, reflecting the expansive ranching and farming operations of the Montana interior. Natural drainages like Dry Cr and Hogan Cr provide the primary relief in the southern sections, illustrating the transition from managed irrigation to more traditional livestock range.