1963 Map of Mayoworth

About this map

Mayoworth sits at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains, where the high plains meet the steep eastern slopes of Ek Mountain and Gardner Mountain. This 1963 field-checked survey reveals a landscape of isolated ranching outposts and high-country sheep or cattle camps, such as the Chubb and Lloyd Ranch and Everson Cabin. The complex hydrology of the region is evident in the converging waters of the North Fork Powder River and the South Fork Powder River, which carve deep canyons like Packsaddle Canyon and Horseshoe Canyon. Traceable landmarks like the Stone Corrals near Donaldson Canyon and the Eagles Trap speak to the functional history of livestock management in this transition zone. Notable mountain crossings, including Dull Knife Pass and Powder River Pass, provide the primary links through the high ridges that dominate the western half of the quadrangle.