1991 Map of Valley

About this map

The South Fork Shoshone River carves a deep valley through the heart of the Shoshone National Forest, creating a narrow corridor of human activity surrounded by the high elevations of the Washakie Wilderness. This landscape is defined by massive topographic features like Ishawooa Mesa and Boulder Ridge, which constrain the limited infrastructure to the riverbanks. Within this valley, the South Fork Work Center and the Valley Sch indicate a remote but organized community presence. Land use in the late 20th century relied on water management via the Valley Ditch and access points like Hunter Road. A small settlement at Hawkeye and the Valley Cem provide specific points of interest for those tracing family history or the development of high-country outposts in Park County.