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Bighorn Ditch Headgate

Fort Smith, Montana • Big Horn County

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About This Property

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The Bighorn Ditch Headgate in Fort Smith, Montana, is a historic engineering structure used to control the flow of water from the Bighorn River. It was a critical component in delivering water for irrigation.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
1
Listed Date
12/12/1976
Other Names
Bighorn Canal Headgate

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Native American; Engineering; Agriculture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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