1902 Map of Ovando

About this map

Ovando and the surrounding ranchlands of the Blackfoot River valley are shown here just after the turn of the century. The map captures a landscape of transition, where early settlement hubs like Woodworth and Blanchard sit at the edge of the Lolo National Forest and Flathead National Forest. This era was defined by isolated outposts and homesteads, evidenced by the numerous family-named landmarks such as Danaher's Ranch, Seeley's Ranch, and Railey's Ranch.