1999 Map of Ovando Mountain

About this map

Ovando serves as a central hub on this landscape, surrounded by a complex network of agricultural and wilderness interests at the turn of the 21st century. The map illustrates a transition from the mountainous heights of Mc Cabe Mountain and Ovando Mountain within the Lolo National Forest down to the fertile basins of Kleinschmidt Flat. This lower terrain is defined by irrigation and ranching life, evidenced by the Murphy Ditch and Hoffland Lateral which divert water toward local holdings like Jacobsen Ranch and Murphy Ranch. Cultural markers including the Cem near town and the Flat Sch provide specific points of interest for genealogists. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Blackfoot River and its North Fork, while the Blackfoot Clearwater Wildlife Management Area highlights the regional commitment to conservation and habitat management.