1943 Map of Mt. Douglas

About this map

The Boulder River carves through the high terrain of the Absaroka National Forest, where this survey records a landscape shaped by early 20th-century ranching and mineral exploration. Several family-named properties like Clydehurst Ranch, Hells Canyon Ranch, and Lazy Day Ranch are established along the river valley, while the Gish Mine marks industrial interest in the northern slopes. The map details a network of high-altitude drainages, from the curiously named Froze-to-Death Creek to Upsidedown Creek, all flowing beneath prominent peaks such as Mt Douglas and Breakneck Mtn. Administrative presence is noted by the Fourmile Guard Station and Box Canyon Guard Station, indicating the active management of these wild lands by the Forest Service just after the turn of the decade. Dozens of alpine water bodies, including Mirror Lake and the Rainbow Lakes, are documented among the basins of the Boulder Plateau.