1956 Map of Dubois

About this map

The Dubois townsite serves as the focal point of this survey, positioned where the Wind River carves through the high desert of the Upper Wind River Valley. The settlement's connection to the surrounding ranching and wilderness landscape is evident through features like the Dubois Airport and an older Landing Field (Aband). Local water management is a central theme, with the Holmes No 1 Ditch and Green Ditch cutting across the terrain north of the river, while the southern reaches rise into the Shoshone National Forest. This southern timbered section is marked by a network of paths including the Jake Creek Trail and various jeep trails leading toward Bald Mountain. North of the valley, geological landmarks such as Battrum Mountain and Chimney Rock overlook established homesteads like Shipley Ranch and Harrison Ranch.