Near Big Piney in Sublette County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

LaBarge Meadow

Landers Cut-Off

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 7, 2021

1. LaBarge Meadow Marker

Inscription. In 1859 during the first year of use, over 13,000 emigrants and 19,000 head of stock passed along the Lander Cut-Off. This area known as LaBarge Meadows was a favorite resting place of the pioneers. The abundant grass provided forage for the large number of livestock being trailed by the emigrants. This was the last good camping spot before the final crossing of the highest mountain passes and the descent to the Smiths Fork of the Bear River drainage.

Erected 2016 by S.V. Ridge Riders, Afton Hillclimb and Volunteers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 42° 30.363′ N, 110° 40.484′ W. Marker is near Big Piney, Wyoming, in Sublette County. It is at the intersection of Forest Road 10138 and Forest Road 10182, on the left when traveling east on Road 10138. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Big Piney WY 83113, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Yellowstone.

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It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Elizabeth Paul (approx. 2.9 miles away); Witherspoon Pass (approx. 4.9 miles away); Lander Cut-Off Crossing (approx. 7.8 miles away); Lander Cut-Off Incident (approx. 8.1 miles away); South Piney Creek (approx. 9.8 miles away).

LaBarge Meadow and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 7, 2021

2. LaBarge Meadow and Marker

LaBarge Meadow image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 7, 2021

3. LaBarge Meadow

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 802 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.