1910 Map of Gros Ventre

About this map

Darwin Ranch and a dozen other family homesteads populate this high-country landscape during a period when the Bonneville National Forest and Wyoming National Forest were newly designated. The distribution of properties like Robinsons Ranch and Kerrs Ranch indicates a settlement pattern tied closely to the water available from the Gros Ventre River and its numerous tributaries. High-elevation landmarks such as Tosi Peak and Crystal Peak define the horizon, while the presence of the Twin Creek School and the post office at Bondurant mark the core social centers for the scattered ranching families. The terrain is detailed with natural features ranging from Granite Falls and Hot Springs to the treacherous Spray Rapids, showing the land as it was navigated by early settlers and forest rangers before modern development altered the wilderness character of the region.