1951 Map of Kelly Hills

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts through the southern reaches of this landscape, serving as a primary corridor for early transportation and irrigation near the border of Sweet Grass and Park counties. A network of agricultural infrastructure is visible, including a ditch system and flume that directed water from tributaries like Duck Creek and Hunters Creek to support various homesteads. Settlement patterns are defined by established ranching operations such as the Bow Ranch and Cris Bow Ranch, alongside the Old Kelly Homestead (Aband) in the Kelly Hills. Community life is anchored by the Duck Creek School and the Gage Pioneer Memorial, while the historical memory of the area is preserved in names like Sioux Crossing. The map also traces movement through the valley via the Pacific Northern route and several localized lines, including the Prather Mayborn.