2011 Map of Hamen

About this map

Loweth and the smaller settlement of Hamen sit at the center of a ranching landscape in Meagher County, defined by the headwaters of several critical Montana water systems. The map shows a region where the drainage divide separates the South Fork Smith River in the northwest from the Dry Fork Musselshell River and South Fork Musselshell River in the east. Numerous family-named homesteads and operations, such as Higgins Ranch, Lucas Ranch, and Petzold Ranch, are spread across the territory, often situated near vital water sources like Woodson Creek or the Hamen Reservoir. Significant landmarks like Reservation Mountain and the distinct ridgelines of The Hogback and East Hogback structure the terrain, while infrastructure including the Oscar Olson Dam and Lucas Number 1 Dam highlights the essential role of water management for these high-plains agricultural holdings.