1947 Map of Fort Hill

About this map

Slate Ridge and the high elevations of Miller Mountain define this section of Lincoln County, where a network of watercourses dictates the location of early Wyoming ranching operations. The terrain is characterized by complex drainage systems, including Fontenelle Creek, Dry Piney Creek, and La Barge Creek, which carve through the high-country landscape. This 1945 survey documents the isolated nature of local landholdings, marking the specific locations of the Facenelli Ranch, Herschler Ranch, and Jamison Ranch. Near the center of the sheet, the geographic landmark of Fort Hill rises above Little Muddy Creek, serving as a focal point for this sparsely settled territory. The map illustrates a transitional period in the western ranching economy, showing how trails and unimproved roads linked these remote homesteads across the drainage divides of Sheep Creek and Jackson Creek.