1956 Map of Esmond Park

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Pickett Ranch and several other homesteads occupy the valley of Du Noir Creek during the mid-1950s, highlighting the ranching economy within the Shoshone National Forest. This high-altitude drainage system is defined by its numerous tributaries, including East Du Noir Creek and West Du Noir Creek, which feed southward toward the Wind River. The presence of Ramshorn Guest Ranch and Timberline Ranch suggests the area's dual role as both a working cattle landscape and a destination for early mountain recreation. Remote access is facilitated by the Du Noir Pack Trail and a series of rugged jeep trails cutting through Elk Ridge. A solitary Oil Well near the forest boundary indicates early industrial exploration in this otherwise wilderness setting, while features like Gap Lake and Trail Lake punctuate the high-elevation terrain.