1963 Map of Home Park Ranch

About this map

Home Park Ranch and the surrounding high country of the Beaverhead National Forest define this 1963 landscape in Madison County. The terrain is a complex network of ranching outposts and irrigation infrastructure, where the Ruby River flows through a valley carved by numerous gulches and draws. Named family sites like the Gilbert Ranch, Hale Place, and Anderson Ranch are connected by a system of water management features, including the Larrabee Ditch, Galloway DITCH, and Snapp Ditch No 2. This survey, conducted as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, captures the high-elevation ranching life of southwestern Montana before significant modern changes. To the east, the steep rise of Snowcrest Mountain overlooks the drainage of Willow Creek and Cream Creek, while landmarks like the Garrison Cabin and Canyon Campground indicate the intersection of working lands and public wilderness.