2017 Map of Hansen Ranch

About this map

Hansen Ranch sits as the central point of activity in this high-country landscape of Beaverhead County, where the topography is defined by the drainage basins of Medicine Lodge Cr and Barrett Cr. The terrain rises sharply toward the southwest into the Beaverhead National Forest, a region marked by deep cuts like Baker Canyon and Kissick Canyon. The road network is sparse, centered primarily on the winding path of Medicine Lodge Rd, which follows the natural valley floor to connect the ranching operations with the surrounding wilderness. Numerous small tributaries including Harkness Cr, Noble Cr, and Hansen Cr dissect the slopes, illustrating the complex watershed system that supports this remote part of Montana. This survey provides a clear view of the relationship between early 21st-century land use and the formidable natural barriers of the northern Rockies.