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2011 Map of Ovando

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ovando
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ovando sits at the southern edge of this western Montana landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding cattle country. In the early 21st century, the area remains defined by historic ranching operations such as the Two Creek Ranch and Monture Hereford Ranch, which occupy the broad valley floor. The map documents a sophisticated water management system of ditches and diversions, including the Dunham Creek Ditch and Barbour Ditch, essential for supporting the region's agricultural life.

North of the Blackfoot River, the terrain transitions from the river bottom near Scotty Brown Bridge to the prominent heights of Monture Hill and the Little Red Hills. Natural and man-made water features dot the map, from the glacial depths of Upsata Lake and Lahrity Lake to the engineering at Shoup Lake Dam. Local landmarks like the Ovando Post Office and the Monture Creek Campground anchor the community's social and recreational geography.