1949 Map of Pat O'Hara Mountain

About this map

Pat O'Hara Peak and the surrounding high country of the Shoshone National Forest dominate this mid-century landscape in northwest Wyoming. The area is defined by a series of high ridges and deep canyons, including the dramatic Rattlesnake Palisades and Dead Indian Pass. Settled life is represented by several isolated properties such as Mooncrest Ranch, Cles Ranch, and Rhodes Ranch, often located near the many tributaries of Pat O'Hara Creek. A striking network of mountain streams with evocative names like Laughing Water Creek, Singing Brook, and Dead Indian Creek highlights the remote nature of this wilderness. The map captures a transitional era for the region, noting an Aband Ranger Sta and the presence of Tourist Cabins near the edge of the Buffalo Bill Res, indicating the shift toward recreation and conservation in the post-war years.