1905 Map of Ovando

About this map

Ovando and the surrounding river valleys are captured here just after the turn of the century, during a period of early settlement and ranching development. The landscape is defined by the high peaks of the Continental Divide and the waters of the Blackfoot River, which serves as a primary drainage for numerous family-run operations. Genealogists and local historians will find an extensive network of early homesteads, including Danaher's Ranch, Railey's Ranch, and Morrell's Ranch, illustrating how the region's flatlands were claimed for agriculture and livestock.