1980 Map of Blind Bull Creek

About this map

Bridger National Forest dominates this Wyoming landscape, where the Greys River snakes through the valley floor at a distinctive bend known as The Elbow. Resource extraction and mountain transit define the area's human footprint, evidenced by the high-elevation Vail Mine and Blind Bull Mine near the eastern boundary. The presence of the Box Y Ranch and a remote Guard Station along the river suggest a seasonal or ranching-focused settlement pattern typical of the mid-20th century forest service era. A dense network of paths, including the Pack Trail and numerous unnamed trails, follows drainage lines like Deadman Creek and Moffat Creek. This complex geography of ridges and hollows, such as Middle Ridge and Telephone Hollow, illustrates the rugged difficulty of managing timber and mineral claims in this part of Lincoln County.