Wyoming Carbon County Savery

Resting quietly between the desolate beauty of the Red Desert to the west and the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains to the east, the Little
Snake River Valley is one of the most isolated places in Wyoming.
There is a strong sense of history here exemplified by the many old
log cabins scattered around the area. However, the people who
make the valley their home will tell you that the real magic here is
the easy pace of life.

Population: 124
Elevation: 6769

The towns of Savery, Dixon, and Baggs, follow the line of Savery Creek as it crosses the
valley, providing irrigation for the expanses of farmland all around. Few places offer as much
for sportsmen and adventurers as the Little Snake River Valley. Hunting, fishing, and camping,
the valley has it all. The wide-open country ensures an experience that is hard to find anywhere
else. Are you up to the challenge?

Among the landmarks of Savery is the Little Snake River Valley Museum, which is on the
National Register of Historic Buildings. It’s open from Memorial Day to late October, which
gives visitors a chance to see and enjoy the rich history of the area. An important part of that
history is the two-story log cabin sitting on the museum grounds. This cabin was built by,
and was the long time home of, Jim Baker. Baker was an important figure in the valley, first as
a mountain man and explorer, then later as one of the original settlers and local traders. Nearby
Baker Peak is named for him. Baker and his wife, along with other family members, are buried
in the Baker Family Cemetery a mile outside of Savery. Don’t forget to make a stop in the
Savery Store while visiting. You can grab a cold drink, a quick snack, and perhaps even
hear a few tall tales.

Dixon Club The Dixon Club is everything a western town bar should be. The population of Dixon is 79 people so the Dixon Club is the town gathering place. With an old fashioned juke box, eclectic western feel and friendly bartenders the Dixon Club is a fun and friendly place to visit.	Please visit the Museum gift shop in 2007.	Jim Baker Historical Spot Jim Baker was born in Illinois and joined the American Fur Company at the age of 20. He became acquainted with the Colorado and Wyoming territory during expeditions. Later he settled in Savery, WY and lived the rest of his life in this quite and beautiful area. Jim Baker is buried in the Baker Cemetery just west of Savery, Wyoming. Jim Baker began construction of his cabin fortress in 1873, this scenic valley was not only the home of Baker and his family but also contained the teepees of the Snake or Shoshone Indian tribe which adopted him.

Quick Fact:
Tucked away in southwestern Wyoming, the Red Desert remains one
of the last high-desert ecosystems in North America. The Red Desert
encompasses more than eight million acres of public lands that
contain many unique things. Among its inhabitants are the world's
largest herd of desert elk, 50,000 pronghorn antelope, historic
landmarks, rare plant species and primitive rock art.

Highlights History Galley Events Savery

Vacations in Wyoming

Justin Carbon

Make a living in
my country and
I’ve done about all
of them one
time or twice. This
is a place
where fortunes
have always been
taken from the earth
by strong men and
courageous women
spilling their sweat
and sometimes
their blood to carve
a community
out of the wilderness.