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1968 Map of Ovando

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ovando
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Ovando serves as the focal point of this survey, situated just north of the Blackfoot River in a landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and mountain drainages. The area is characterized by significant ranching operations, including the Two Creek Ranch and the Monture Hereford Ranch, which occupy the valley floors between the Red Hills and Monture Hill. Water management and recreational access are prominent, evidenced by the Bandy Reservoir, Lynn Reservoir, and the Monture Creek Campground near the northern boundary.

A notable Lookout Tower stands on the heights of Monture Hill, overlooking the confluence of Monture Creek and the river. The map also captures infrastructure vital to the mid-century rural economy, from the Scotty Brown Bridge to a small Gravel Pit and a Gaging Sta along the river. This portion of the Lolo National Forest preserves a snapshot of western Montana's transition from traditional ranching to public land management.