2014 Map of Hansen Ranch

About this map

Medicine Lodge Cr flows through the heart of this Montana landscape, tracing a path through the valley that serves as a primary corridor for travel along Medicine Lodge Rd. This 2014 survey documents the isolated ranching and federal lands of Beaverhead County, where the eponymous Hansen Ranch sits near the confluence of Poole Cr. To the southwest, the boundary of the Beaverhead National Forest marks a transition into more dramatic vertical relief, characterized by the steep drainage of Harkness Cr. The map captures a topography defined by significant drainages and canyons, including Baker Canyon and Kissick Canyon, which illustrate the complex watershed systems that feed into the larger creek beds. This document is a clear record of land use and water rights in a region where cattle ranching and public forest management define the local economy.