1957 Map of Wapiti

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Shoshone National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape where the North Fork Shoshone River and South Fork Shoshone River converge toward the Buffalo Bill Reservoir. The map reveals a robust ranching and recreational economy along the river corridors, punctuated by family-named properties like the Siggins Brothers Ranch, Dahlem Ranch, and the Pelcher Ranch. Beyond the working ranches, the era's outdoor culture is evident through the Bi Ho Ba Girl Scout Camp and various lodges such as Broken H Lodge and River Rest Resort. High-altitude terrain features like Sheep Mountain and Table Mountain define the topography, while remote outposts like the Ishawooa Guard Sta and Hardpan Sch suggest the localized infrastructure required to support these isolated mountain communities.