1902 Map of Ovando

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The Blackfoot River and the South Fork Flathead River anchor this turn-of-the-century Montana landscape, where the transition from high mountain peaks to ranching valleys is clearly marked. The settlement of Ovando sits as a central hub for the various family-named homesteads and agricultural operations that define the region's early 20th-century economy. These include Jakway's Ranch, Boyd's Ranch, and Hanson's Ranch clustered near the river plains, while higher elevations are dotted with outposts like Upper Cabin and Rangers Cabin.