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1965 Map of Hansen Ranch

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hansen Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Hansen Ranch sits at the heart of this mid-century livestock and irrigation landscape in Beaverhead County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages including Medicine Lodge Creek and its various tributaries such as Hansen Creek and Poole Creek. This 1965 field check reveals a ranching economy dependent on water management, evidenced by the Paiment Ditch running through the northern sections.

The southwestern portion of the map transitions into the Beaverhead National Forest, where the topography steepens around Harkness Creek. This area is marked by numerous jeep trails providing access to the higher elevations and canyons like Baker Canyon and Kissick Canyon. The presence of a named Well and specific creek crossings underscores the importance of every water source in this high-pasture environment.