1997 Map of Hansen Ranch

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines the southwestern terrain of this 1990s-era study, where the Dillon Ranger District oversees a landscape carved by numerous drainage systems. The namesake Hansen Ranch sits as a primary point of human settlement, positioned near the confluence of local tributaries. Water management is a visible priority in this high-elevation environment, evidenced by the Payment Ditch in the north and the complex network of creeks including Medicine Lodge Creek, Barrett Creek, and Poole Creek. The map documents the physical geography of the Second Standard Parallel South, showing how canyon formations like Baker Canyon and Kissick Canyon dictate the path of light-duty and unimproved roads. This topographic record captures the area's transition into the late 20th century, balancing natural forest land with isolated ranching operations.