Big Sky in Gallatin County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
The Historic Crail Ranch - West View
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 26, 2021
1. The Historic Crail Ranch - West View Marker
Photograph caption across the bottom, left to right: Lone Mountain stands as a quiet sentinel behind Frank Crail, nearly 80, resting with his ranching equipment.; Ranch hands take a lunch break during the harvest, but they remain vigilant.; The Crail Ranch ran cattle and sheep Kirin the half century it operated as a stock ranch. There was plenty of grazing available on the 960 acre ranch.; Young relatives, David and Glen Louise Breneman of Bozeman, frequently visited and worked on the Crail Ranch. Ranch children were industrious, helping to sustain the ranch and family substance.
A string of pack animals is prepared to embark on a trip into the Gallatin wilderness. Locals and visiting "dudes" mounted up and packed out to fish pristine lakes and streams, to view or hunt big game wildlife, or simply to enjoy the solitude and beauty of a remote trail. A string packed in a cook stove, a kitchen box, sleeping bags and pallets for each camper. Pack trip food consisted of fresh meals, canned food, frozen meals, and cookies, but not ice.
Erected by Montana History Foundation & Gallatin Canyon Women's Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 45° 16.152′ N, 111° 17.741′ W. Marker is in Big Sky, Montana, in Gallatin County. It can be reached from Spotted Elk Road near Crail Ranch Drive, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2120 Spotted Elk Road, Big Sky MT 59716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Yellowstone Country and in Greater Bozeman. It is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Crail Ranch Buildings (here, next to this marker); The Historic Crail Ranch - South View (a few steps from this marker); The Historic Crail Ranch - North View (a few steps from this marker); The Historic Crail Ranch - East View (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Historic Crail Ranch (within shouting distance of this marker); Crail Ranch (approx. Ό mile away); B-K (B Bar K) Ranch (approx. 1½ miles away); Lone Mountain (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Big Sky.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 26, 2021
2. The Historic Crail Ranch - West View Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
