2011 Map of Hansen Ranch

About this map

Hansen Ranch sits as a primary landmark in this ranching landscape of southern Montana, where a network of seasonal and perennial creeks drain the high country. The local hydrology is defined by the northern flow of Barrett Creek and the southern drainage of Hansen Creek and Medicine Lodge Creek, highlighting the continental divide's influence on the terrain's topography. Transportation in this era is centered on the unpaved corridor of Medicine Lodge Rd, which parallels the watercourses and provides access to the geological formations of Baker Canyon and Kissick Canyon. The map reveals a land use pattern typical of Beaverhead County, where wide-ranging water features like Poole Creek, Harkness Creek, and Noble Creek support the isolated agricultural operations that have historically shaped the region.