2017 Map of Miners Delight

About this map

Miners Delight and the nearby Atlantic City settlement occupy a high-elevation landscape defined by the legacies of Wyoming mining history within the Shoshone National Forest. The map detail reveals an intricate network of drainages and gulches, including Big Atlantic Gulch, Placerita Gulch, and Beer Garden Gulch, which suggest the historic gold-seeking activity of the South Pass region. High ground is marked by prominent features like Peabody Ridge and Limestone Mtn, while the Miners Delight Cem serves as a quiet record of the individuals who once inhabited these camps. Transportation history is visible through the Fort Stambaugh Loop and the Indian Trl, connecting this mountain terrain to the broader regional history of the 19th-century frontier. This 2017 survey provides a clear view of the modern topography while preserving the names of the gulches and springs that once supported a thriving mining economy.