1965 Map of Davis Hill

About this map

The ranching landscape of northwestern Wyoming is captured here during the mid-1960s, where the winding Buffalo Fork meets a complex network of glacial and alluvial terrain. Established properties like Three Rivers Ranch, Buffalo Valley Ranch, and Heart Six Ranch are situated along the river valley, marking the intersection of private holdings with the surrounding Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park. The map documents the water management and resource extraction of the era, from the Elk Ranch Reservoir with its spillway to the distinct Coal Mine Draw and various mines and prospects located south of the river. This survey provides a look at the transition from commercial ranching to recreation, evidenced by the Lava Creek Campground and numerous pack trails leading into the Teton Wilderness.