J. Manges Cabin
James "Jimmy" Manges established a 160-acre homestead in 1911.
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J. Manges Cabin Details
James "Jimmy" Manges established a 160-acre homestead in 1911 at the confluence of Taggart and Cottonwood Creeks. Manges, a skilled craftsman, built his distinctive cabin -- likely the first two-story structure in this area -- with a steep, overhanging roof to shed snow. For the next 15 years, Manges struggled to run his ranch. His land later became home to three different vacation ranches: the Elbo Ranch, the Double Diamond Ranch, and the X Quarter Circle X Ranch. The park now uses his cabin for storage and the pasture to graze horses and mules used for trail work and ranger patrols.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
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Region
Jenny Lake Loop
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