1907 Map of Younts Peak

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Dubois and the surrounding high-altitude cattle ranges are meticulously documented in this 1905 survey, showing a landscape defined by isolated homesteads and early extraction industries. The settlement at Dubois is anchored by Welty's Hall, while the broader terrain is dotted with early ranches such as the Rocking Chair Ranch and Houghs Ranch. Local industry is represented by the Sawmill and the Clarks Placer Mines near the Wind River. This map reveals a rare look at the upper reaches of the Yellowstone River and the Buffalo Fork before the establishment of modern infrastructure. Geological curiosities are noted throughout, including the Old Geysers and a Natural Bridge, alongside the formidable Continental Divide. The presence of the Du Noir Glacier and numerous high peaks like Younts Peak underscores the wilderness character of the area prior to later administrative shifts.