Wyoming Trivia (Renamed) (Casper, Dubois: ferries, accent, traffic)

[WyoNewk]

Okay, this shouldn't be too difficult...

Several military expeditions mapped out the Yellowstone area after the Civil War, but the most famous was made in 1871 under the direction of the U.S. Geological Survey and led by Ferdinand Hayden. Accompanying Hayden were two men who became famous for images of the area. Who were they?

[CptnRn]

Originally Posted by WyoNewk

Okay, this shouldn't be too difficult...

Several military expeditions mapped out the Yellowstone area after the Civil War, but the most famous was made in 1871 under the direction of the U.S. Geological Survey and led by Ferdinand Hayden. Accompanying Hayden were two men who became famous for images of the area. Who were they?

Were there two with Hayden? This website only lists one.

Photographing Yellowstone | Yellowstone Park Scenery and Wildlife | Yellowstone Park Photos | UltimateYellowstonePark.com: For Yellowstone Travel, Vacation, Hotel and Real Estate Information

In 1871 ... Hayden hired notable photographer, William Henry Jackson, to accompany the group and record the magnificent sites.

http://www.isu.edu/%7Ewattron/WHJMtMoran.jpg (broken link)

Thomas Moran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Among Hayden's party were photographer Jackson and painter Thomas Moran, geologist George Allen, mineralogist Albert Peale, topographical artist Henry Elliot, botanists, and other scientists who collected numerous wildlife specimens and other natural data.[8]

[WyoNewk]

Yep, two who made famous images -- Jackson with his photos and Moran with his paintings.

Your turn Ron...

[CptnRn]

The Tukudeka, Mountain Shoshoni's (Sheep Eaters) lived in the high mountain areas favored by the bighorn sheep, their main food supply. They constructed large elaborate traps on the mountain sides to funnel sheep into a bottle neck pen at the end where they could be easily slaughtered. Remains of at least thirty sheep traps have been found in North America, with eighteen of them found within a thirty-mile radius of __________, Wyoming. Name the location.

[ElkHunter]

That would be Dubois Wyoming.

[CptnRn]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

That would be Dubois Wyoming.

You are correct! Your turn ElkHunter.

[ElkHunter]

Thanks.

What is the oldest standing bridge in Wyoming? What, where and when?

[CptnRn]

1875 Fort Laramie Army Bridge, Wyoming - Orphaned Bridges on Waymarking.com Fort Laramie Army Bridge was constructed in 1875-76 over the North Platte River. The trussed iron superstructure, consisting of three bowed spans each 140 feet in length, was pre-built by the King Iron Bridge & Mfg. Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. The materials were hauled by ox team from Cheyenne, Wyoming.

According to the marker on the south end of the bridge, “It is believed to be the oldest existing military bridge west of the Mississippi River. Once the then broad and turbulent North Platte River was spanned, the Cheyenne to Deadwood route was considered the best road to the Black Hills gold fields. The bridge also influenced the establishment of the famous Cheyenne and Black Hills Stage and Express Line. The bridge remained in use until 1958.” It is preserved as a footbridge and is on the National Historic Register. The National Park Service now owns the bridge.

Photo: http://img.groundspeak.com/waymarkin...bc9f6c9df9.jpg

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by CptnRn

Photo: http://img.groundspeak.com/waymarkin...bc9f6c9df9.jpg

You got it. Good job. For a bit, I thought I might have to ask another one.

Your turn.

[CptnRn]

Where is the highest bridge in Wyoming? Name the bridge & highway.

EDIT: Opps, sorry that question has already been asked and answered previously, the Sunlight Creek Bridge.

Sunlight Bridge
Sunlight Creek Bridge is the highest in Wyoming. Spanning across sheer cliffs, this award winning bridge is worth a visit. From the bridge, you can catch a glimpse of Sunlight Gorge.

Here is a new question: Where is the town named "Never Sweat" and how did it get its name why was its name changed?