2015 Map of Valley

About this map

The S Fork Shoshone River carves a deep valley through the high country of the Shoshone National Forest, creating a corridor for early ranching and settlement in this corner of the Absaroka Range. The map documents the scattered human presence in this high-altitude landscape, centered around Hawkeye and the small Valley Cem. Irrigation infrastructure like the McLaughlin Ditch shows how water was managed to support life along the river flats between the towering Ishawooa Mesa and the slopes of Slide Mtn. These early 21st-century records track the endurance of remote outposts and access routes like Valley Ranch Rd and YXD RD. The terrain is defined by numerous drainage systems, including Ishawooa Cr and Sheepeater Cr, which feed into the main river basin below Boulder Basin.