1958 Map of Schoettlin Mountain

About this map

Schoettlin Mountain and the high plateaus of Beaver Rim define this portion of Fremont County, where the high desert terrain of the McGraw Flats meets the deeply incised drainage of Beaver Creek. During the late 1950s, this landscape was characterized by isolated cattle operations and early industrial exploration, evidenced by Oil Wells located near Sheep Mountain. The map provides a detailed record of water sources essential for survival in this arid environment, including Hot Spring, Sulphur Spring, and Miller Spring. Local genealogy is anchored by established homesteads like the Bergstedt Ranch, Mathisen Ranch, and Woolery Ranch, which represent the ranching heritage of the Wind River Basin. Prominent geological landmarks such as the Red Bluff and Dilabaugh Buttes help trace the elevation changes between the draws and mountain peaks.