1956 Map of Dubois

About this map

Dubois sits at the heart of this mid-century survey, where the Wind River cuts through the high desert of Fremont County. This era shows a community dependent on water management and high-country ranching, evidenced by the intricate system of irrigation including the Green Ditch and Holmes No 1 Ditch that lace across the flats near Tappan Creek. The landscape transitions sharply from the ranch lands of Shipley Ranch and Harrison Ranch in the north to the dense timber of the Shoshone National Forest in the southwest, where peaks like Bald Mountain overlook the drainage of Little Warm Spring Creek. Notable infrastructure of the time includes the Dubois Airport and a nearby Landing Field (Aband), reflecting the evolution of regional aviation. The map also captures several family-named landmarks and water sources like Mud Spring and Hart Reservoir, essential markers for local history and genealogy research.