Topic: Wyoming Map

[Laundrymat]

A. Ennis’s hometown.
B. Where Ennis and Alma apartment located (Post office)
C. Jack’s hometown (Lightning Flat)
D. Matthew Sheppard’s case.

Not sure has anyone posted this before. Just found it on another web.

Ah, btw I am a newbie here! 

[tpe]

Thanks, Laundrymat.  I think there was a previous discussion about locales, but I can't recall in which thread it was.  This would be a good reference, nonetheless.

If I find the other thread where the discussion on locales is located, I will merge these together.  In the meantime,  this would be helpful.

[Laundrymat]

Thanks, Laundrymat.  I think there was a previous discussion about locales, but I can't recall in which thread it was.  This would be a good reference, nonetheless.

If I find the other thread where the discussion on locales is located, I will merge these together.  In the meantime,  this would be helpful.

You're welcome! I am happy to be here!!

[manila_rocks]

Thank you for posting this large map.  The distances must be very great.  I want to come and travel to each of the four spots you outlined.

I wonder how many days of driving in a rental car it will take to see all the spots?

[TJ]

Oh, to the NW of Riverton is Dubois (pronounced "dew-boys"). That is the place that Jack and Ennis ate a meal together before, according to the published original story, they drove off in opposite directions. It was after leaving Dubois that Ennis thought he had to puke since it felt like someone was pulling his guts out.

Real compassion for a person comes from the lower gut. It is a very deep-seated emotion.

Also, in Annie Proulx's story, Brokeback Mountain and Signal were near Dubois.  There is a "Signal Mountain" on up the road past Dubois above Moran, Wyoming. "Signal" could have just been a "wide place in the road" near Dubois. And, it's name could have come from the fact that "signal" referred to a railroad signal at a rail crossing. At least, there is a railroad in the movie where Jack and Ennis first meet.

[tpe]

Oh, to the NW of Riverton is Dubois (pronounced "dew-boys"). That is the place that Jack and Ennis ate a meal together before, according to the published original story, they drove off in opposite directions. It was after leaving Dubois that Ennis thought he had to puke since it felt like someone was pulling his guts out.

Real compassion for a person comes from the lower gut. It is a very deep-seated emotion.

Also, in Annie Proulx's story, Brokeback Mountain and Signal were near Dubois.  There is a "Signal Mountain" on up the road past Dubois above Moran, Wyoming. "Signal" could have just been a "wide place in the road" near Dubois. And, it's name could have come from the fact that "signal" referred to a railroad signal at a rail crossing. At least, there is a railroad in the movie where Jack and Ennis first meet.

Wonderful info, TJ.  Thanks!

[Cowboy Cody]

TJ - Thanks! Great Info. Lighting Flat was up on the border of Wyoming and Montana, located by the Big Horn range. I wish I could start a commune for all of us where we could all work for home on a Brokeback all our own!

[Laundrymat]

Thank you for posting this large map.  The distances must be very great.  I want to come and travel to each of the four spots you outlined. I wonder how many days of driving in a rental car it will take to see all the spots?

Good idea! It must be a very interesting journey. Maybe I should start planning this when my next flight comes to US.

Oh, to the NW of Riverton is Dubois (pronounced "dew-boys"). That is the place that Jack and Ennis ate a meal together before, according to the published original story, they drove off in opposite directions. It was after leaving Dubois that Ennis thought he had to puke since it felt like someone was pulling his guts out....

Thank you, now I know where is Brokeback located.

[jason]

Thanks, Laundrymat.  I think there was a previous discussion about locales, but I can't recall in which thread it was.  This would be a good reference, nonetheless.

If I find the other thread where the discussion on locales is located, I will merge these together.  In the meantime,  this would be helpful.

tpe, there are so many threads, many of which overlap, or deal with similar things/issues, I wonder if it's time to think of grouping them in smaller clusters in an easier-to-find arrangement??

thanks,  jason

[cybernaut]

Opps... I hear George Strait singing again in my head...

I Can Still Make Cheyenne

The song is about a cowboy facing a breakup from his girlfriend over the phone because he is constantly away rodeoing.
 :'(

[Jack del Sur]

Thanks, Laundrymat.  I think there was a previous discussion about locales, but I can't recall in which thread it was.  This would be a good reference, nonetheless.

If I find the other thread where the discussion on locales is located, I will merge these together.  In the meantime,  this would be helpful.

thanks for the info. Very interesting. Just a question

Signal could be "D"?
Where are the Brokeback mountain?

[chameau]

Thanks, Laundrymat.  I think there was a previous discussion about locales, but I can't recall in which thread it was.  This would be a good reference, nonetheless.

If I find the other thread where the discussion on locales is located, I will merge these together.  In the meantime,  this would be helpful.

thanks for the info. Very interesting. Just a question

Signal could be "D"?
Where are the Brokeback mountain?

Fictive Mountain,

The film was shot in Alberta (Canada)

Sorry to rain on your parade