1956 Map of Esmond Park

About this map

The Shoshone National Forest landscape of the mid-1950s is defined by a series of working and guest ranches along the drainage basins of the upper Wind River. Remote outposts like Pickett Ranch and Glade Ranch are situated along the meandering course of Du Noir Creek, which splits into its distinct West and East forks. These ranches represent the area's transition into recreational and seasonal land use, evidenced by the Ramshorn Guest Ranch near Beach Creek. High-elevation features like Elk Ridge and Esmond Creek dominate the northern terrain, while a legacy of early utility infrastructure is preserved through the marking of a Telephone Line and various Jeep Trails that provided essential links through the wilderness before more modern road networks reached these mountain basins.