1949 Map of Pat O'Hara Mountain

About this map

Shoshone National Forest dominates this 1949 terrain survey, centered on the high divide between the North Fork Shoshone River and the Pat O'Hara Basin. The landscape is characterized by established cattle operations like Mooncrest Ranch, Cles Ranch, and Rhodes Ranch, alongside vestiges of earlier mountain habitation such as Pearson Cabin and the Robbers Roost Cabin. Topographic details reveal a network of high ridges including Rattlesnake Mountain and Logan Mountain, punctuated by prominent summits like Pat O'Hara Peak and Jim Mountain. The importance of water and seasonal grazing is evident in the numerous named springs, including Bear Springs and Spout Springs, and the way drainage systems like Dead Indian Creek and Trout Creek define the navigation of the backcountry. To the south, the map captures a portion of the Buffalo Bill Res, marking the transition toward the larger valley floor.