1951 Map of Hamen

About this map

The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cuts through the heart of this Montana landscape, tracing a path past the small settlement of Hamen and the high-elevation siding at Loweth. This mid-century survey captures the ranching character of Meagher County, where family operations like the Higgins Ranch, Lucas Ranch, and Kiff Ranch are distributed across the high plains and foothills. The presence of the Tip Top School and multiple sites marked as abandoned, such as the Higgins Homestead and Petzold Ranch, points to a shifting rural population as smaller claims consolidated. The terrain is defined by the continental divide's water systems, including the South Fork Smith River and the Musselshell River, with prominent landmarks like Reservation Mountain and Punk Mountain framing the various creek drainages and reservoirs.