Justin Posey locations mentioned in Beyond the Maps Edge

OK, I asked AI to make a quick list of locations mentioned in the book. Yes, to be thorough it DOES include locations mentioned from FENNS hunt.

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Prologue (West Yellowstone – August 2018)

West Yellowstone, Montana VERIFIED– Serves as the gateway setting for the opening scene. The narrator and his brother set out before dawn from West Yellowstone toward the park, using it as their staging area. Importance: Primary (chapter’s scene-setting locale and starting point).
Yellowstone National Park VERIFIED– The chapter unfolds in and around Yellowstone.
Iron Springs VERIFIED – In passing, Speaking to Brandon
Nine Mile Hole VERIFIED– The specific search location in the prologue. The narrator is “grid searching Nine Mile Hole. Again.” – implying it’s a recurring focal point of his treasure hunt. Importance: Primary (the chapter’s treasure-hunt focus).

Introduction

Victorio Peak, New Mexico VERIFIED – Introduced as the narrator’s childhood dream destination: “a billion dollars of hidden gold in a New Mexico mountain called Victorio Peak.”This legendary peak (located on White Sands military land) sparked his lifelong treasure obsession. Importance: Primary (central to his early inspiration, given detailed mention and significance).

Mom’s House

Tucson, Arizona (outskirts) VERIFIED – The primary setting for this chapter. The narrator’s childhood home is at the end of a dirt road outside Tucsonfile-pypeb7jmzwryderrsffqkq, providing a desert backdrop. It’s explicitly watched over by nearby saguaro cacti. Importance: Primary (the chapter centers on life at the Tucson home).
Saguaro National Park East, Arizona VERIFIED – The iconic saguaro cactus park (designated a National Monument at the time) bordering their homefile-pypeb7jmzwryderrsffqkq. It serves as a “stoic sentinel” in the landscape. Importance: Secondary (part of the home’s setting and imagery, but not where events occur beyond description).
Dillon, Montana VERIFIED – Referenced via a family photograph caption: the narrator’s mother (a former rodeo champion) is pictured in Dillon. Montana also comes up in describing her youth (“dominated Montana’s barrel racing circuit”). These establish Mom’s Western roots. Importance: Mentioned-only (used for backstory; the chapter’s action stays in Arizona).
Rocky Mountain arenas (Montana) VERIFIED – Alluded to when recounting Mom’s rodeo exploits (“racing bareback through those Rocky Mountain arenas”). This unnamed yet clearly Western setting underscores the family’s deep Western ties. Importance: Mentioned-only (contextual reference to Mom’s past in the West).
The Beaverhead VERIFIED – Referenced via a family photograph caption: the narrator’s mother Fishing in a river noted to be the river she loved the most.

Dad’s House

Southern New Mexico VERIFIED – Highlighted as the landscape that shaped the narrator’s father (“rugged landscapes of southern New Mexico”). It implies the father’s upbringing/character forged in the American Southwest. Importance: Secondary (informs Dad’s persona, though not the scene of the chapter’s events).
Tucson, Arizona VERIFIED – The father’s “untropical Tucson backyard” is mentioned in a humorous anecdote. Despite Dad’s larger-than-life New Mexican background, he apparently tries to cultivate a “tropical paradise” in arid Tucson. Importance: Secondary (a specific setting for one of the chapter’s memorable incidents).
American Southwest VERIFIED – Referenced broadly in describing Dad’s hardened hands, which “had wrestled every piece of machinery in the American Southwest”. Emphasizes the region of his labor and adventures (New Mexico, Arizona). Importance: Mentioned-only (general regional reference to characterize Dad).
(No fictional locales. All locations correspond to real places or regions in the Western U.S.)

The Fitzwaters

Dillon, Montana – The hometown of the maternal grandparents (the Fitzwaters). The narrative describes Dillon’s small-town nature (“wasn’t exactly a metropolis”) and surrounding scenery. It’s the primary setting for memories of summers with grandparents. Importance: Primary (chapter centers on family life in Dillon).
Blacktail Deer Creek, Montana – A local creek near Dillon, mentioned poetically (“Blacktail Deer Creek whispered stories through the willows”). It paints the natural backdrop of the grandparents’ home. Importance: Secondary (helps set the scene around Dillon).
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana – Alluded to via the mention of “Beaverhead-Deerlodge”, which is the national forest encompassing the area. Signals the wild setting of the Fitzwaters’ locale. Importance: Mentioned-only (provides regional context).
Montana and Wyoming backcountry – The narrator recalls “years…hiking and fishing the Montana and Wyoming creeks, lakes, and rivers” with Grandpa. While not listing each spot, it confirms that adventures spanned the Mountain West. Importance: Mentioned-only (general reference to Western outdoor experiences across those states).
*(All references are real places; London Bridge is mentioned as a family anecdote, but it’s outside the American West and thus omitted.)

Poseys on the Road

Texas Canyon, Arizona – A dramatic rock-lined canyon on I-10 in southern Arizona. The family’s road trips feature sights like Texas Canyon as entertainment between Tucson and New Mexico. It’s specifically named as a memorable landmark. Importance: Secondary (one of the notable waypoints on their journey).
San Simon, Arizona – A small desert town near the AZ/NM border. Mentioned along with other pit-stop towns (“San Simon, Lordsburg—they all had their moment in our traveling…”). Importance: Mentioned-only (part of the litany of roadside locales).
Lordsburg, New Mexico – A New Mexican town on I-10, also part of the road-trip trivia game. The father quizzes the kids about such towns. Importance: Mentioned-only (one of several briefly noted stops).
Deming, New Mexico – Another desert town the family regularly passed. Deming gets a special mention: the father asks “What’s Deming’s claim to fame?”, to which the boys answer the local slogan (“Good water and fast ducks”). Importance: Secondary (a stop given humor and attention in their travel routine).
Alamogordo, New Mexico – The destination of many of these road trips (“to visit the grandparents in Alamogordo”). It lies at the foot of the Sacramento Mountains. Alamogordo anchors the journey as the end point. Importance: Primary (the journey’s purpose is reaching family in Alamogordo).
Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico – The mountain range looming en route. The text notes nature “showing off” as they near Alamogordo, implying vistas of the Sacramentos. Importance: Mentioned-only (scenic context upon arrival).
*(All are real locales in the desert Southwest. No fictional places are included.)

Posey Land

Cloudcroft, New Mexico – A mountain village in the Sacramentos. The chapter recounts family property and history in this area (e.g. a Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum is noted). Cloudcroft’s cool alpine setting contrasts the desert. Importance: Primary (the broader area of the family’s mountain “Posey Land”).
James Canyon, New Mexico – Mentioned as part of the local geography (“from Cloudcroft, down James Canyon”). It’s a canyon road descending from Cloudcroft. Importance: Mentioned-only (geographic detail of the area).
Sixteen Springs Canyon, New Mexico – Also cited in the family’s mountain holdings (“Sixteen Springs”). Sixteen Springs is a valley north of Cloudcroft where the family apparently had a cottage (“Posey Cottage”). Importance: Secondary (a specific locale of family property in the narrative).
Bonito Lake, New Mexico – A mountain lake in Lincoln National Forest (near Cloudcroft/Ruidoso) referenced alongside Sixteen Springs. Possibly a site of family outings. Importance: Mentioned-only (another regional landmark in the story).
Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico – The general mountain setting for “Posey Land.” It’s explicitly named in reminiscing about the area. Importance: Secondary (overall setting of the family’s mountain adventures).
*(All locations are real. “Posey Land” itself is a family nickname, not a mapped place – the chapter focuses on their real mountain homestead in New Mexico.)

The Postal Pilgrimage

(No major Western geographic setting) – This chapter centers on a letter-writing quest/misadventure, with references to historical figures and pen-pal schemes rather than travel. It does not introduce a distinct American West location beyond the ongoing context of the narrator’s Western home. Importance: N/A (No new real-world Western locales; the content is more about mail and personal projects).
*(No Western place-names appear here, so none are listed.)

The Conquistador Conquest

Oro Valley – Mentioned that his mom lived there and how the name inspired adventure.

The Bait Bonanza

Heron Lake, New Mexico – A real mountain reservoir in northern New Mexico, and the chapter’s focal setting. The family organizes a fishing trip “caravan” with grandparents leading the way to Heron Lake. The story of trying outlandish bait unfolds here. Importance: Primary (the chapter’s main events – the fishing mishaps – occur at Heron Lake).
Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico – The mountain range visible in the area, described as “watching it all” over the lake, “named by Spanish grant markers”. This gives historical and geographic color to the scene. Importance: Secondary (background setting – the lake lies at the foot of these mountains).
*(All locations are real. No fictional places involved – the chapter depicts an actual fishing location in the West.)

The Gracie Grail

Dillon, Montana – The small Montana town reappears as the setting for “Gracie” (likely Grandma Grace). The chapter describes Dillon in the past (“Dillon back then”) and its quirky character (e.g. a joke about installing a guillotine on North Montana Street instead of a stoplight). This signals the story is rooted in Dillon’s local life. Importance: Primary (core setting, presumably where Grandma’s cherished object – the “Grail” – is pursued or remembered).
North Montana Street (Dillon) – Mentioned humorously as the main drag in Dillon. While not a separate locale from Dillon, it emphasizes the small-town setting. Importance: Mentioned-only (used to illustrate Dillon’s character).
*(These are real; Dillon is an actual Montana town. No fictional locations.)

The Concrete Kiss

Tanque Verde area (Tucson, Arizona) – The Tanque Verde region of east Tucson is referenced (“Tanque Verde”). The story likely involves a mishap (a literal “concrete kiss”) at a local skate spot or school in this area. The mention of Tanque Verde ties it to the narrator’s Tucson neighborhood. Importance: Primary (serves as the setting for the chapter’s event – presumably an accident or misadventure on concrete in Tanque Verde).
*(Real location – Tanque Verde is a well-known district on Tucson’s east side. No fictional place is included.)

The Treasure Tempest

Victorio Peak, New Mexico – Central to this chapter’s narrative of swirling treasure mania. It recounts history and drama around Victorio Peak (the infamous hidden gold site). The chapter references key figures like Doc Noss and even an Army operation, all at Victorio Peak. Importance: Primary (the subject of the “tempest” – decades of obsession – is this real Western peak).
Hembrillo Basin, New Mexico – The remote desert basin surrounding Victorio Peak. It’s mentioned in context with the peak’s story, as the area where Doc Noss claimed to find treasure. Importance: Secondary (part of the Victorio Peak locale; likely mentioned as the specific canyon/basin of the discovery legend).
White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico – The U.S. Army range encompassing Victorio Peak. The chapter notes the Army’s involvement (e.g. “Operation Goldfinder”) and that the peak is on military land. Importance: Secondary (sets the modern boundaries of the tale – the peak lies within this real military reservation in the West).
*(All references are factual. No invented locations – Victorio Peak and its surrounding basin on White Sands are real, storied places in the American West.)

The Peak Pursuit

Las Cruces, New Mexico – The chapter includes a “late-night conversation” with the grandparents that suggests a setting in Las Cruces (the city near White Sands). Additionally, legal discussions (mention of the Ova Noss Family Partnership) tie to New Mexico. It seems the narrator’s pursuit of Victorio Peak leads him to archives or people in Las Cruces. Importance: Secondary (a likely scene of planning/research in the quest for the peak).
Victorio Peak, New Mexico – Still the ultimate target of the “pursuit.” The chapter’s title and content revolve around efforts to get closer to Victorio Peak (legally or via information). It’s explicitly named again, indicating ongoing focus. Importance: Primary (the driving goal and central location of interest).
(Real locations – Las Cruces is a city in New Mexico, Victorio Peak as above. No fictional places.)

The Digging Debacle

White Sands Missile Range boundary, New Mexico – The scene of the infamous debacle. The narrator and his brother actually sneak out at night on bicycles toward the fence of White Sands Missile Rangefile-cpfjhuoddwedxbxmdhxbgr to get near Victorio Peak. The “chain-link fence” and restricted area form the setting of their covert dig attempt. Importance: Primary (the immediate location where the action – clandestine digging – happens).
Victorio Peak, New Mexico – Looming in the distance as the objective of their midnight adventure. While they cannot reach the peak itself (being on the wrong side of the fence), it is the reason they are therefile-cpfjhuoddwedxbxmdhxbgr. Importance: Secondary (the sought-after location; central motive but not physically accessed in the scene).
*(Both are real – the fenced White Sands range and Victorio Peak on it. No fictional element.)

The Tour Trap

White Sands National Park, New Mexico – A newly designated national park (formerly monument) adjacent to the missile range. The chapter title suggests the brothers end up on a “tourist trap” outing here after their failed dig. Indeed, the text mentions “White Sands National Park”. The gypsum dunes serve as a public, legal location they visit (perhaps as cover or consolation). Importance: Primary (the chapter’s events – e.g. taking a guided tour or acting as tourists – occur here).
White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico – Still in the backdrop of the story. The presence of military police and the boys’ near-incursion likely carry over, with WSMR’s restrictions contrasted against the open park. References to the range and its security appear (e.g. “Level Red Alert” scenario). Importance: Secondary (contextual – the reason the boys are stuck touring the national park is because the missile range/treasure site is off-limits).
Victorio Peak, New Mexico – Mentioned as part of the ongoing treasure saga. Even while at the national park, the narrator’s thoughts remain on Victorio Peak (the trap they fell into was due to chasing it). Importance: Mentioned-only (the peak is the ever-present goal, though not visited in this chapter’s action).
*(All real locations; White Sands National Park is a real Western locale.)

The Paternal Ploy

Alamogordo, New Mexico – Appears via the Alamogordo Daily News being referenced. After the boys’ misadventure, Dad concocts a ruse involving a local news piece (likely to scare them). The use of the hometown newspaper grounds the scene in Alamogordo (where the family might be staying or where the story of two young “treasure bandits” would be relevant). Importance: Mentioned-only (the newspaper and town are a device in the story – no action occurs in Alamogordo itself on-camera).
*(Real location – Alamogordo is where the father’s side grandparents live. No fictional places.)

Rearview Riches

Alamogordo, New Mexico – A key scene occurs here post-adventure: the narrator mentions an incident at the local Walmart. The family likely regroups in Alamogordo (perhaps meeting parents at the Alamogordo Walmart as a neutral hand-off after the boys’ escapade). This is where aftermath discussions or reflections (“rearview” looks back) happen. Importance: Primary (serves as the physical setting for debriefing after the treasure hunt fiasco).
White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico – Recalled as the place they just left. In the “rearview,” the restricted range – and the boys’ thwarted dreams inside it – fade into the background. Importance: Mentioned-only (contextual memory of where they attempted to get rich).
Victorio Peak, New Mexico – Likewise in the rearview (figuratively). The peak is the “riches” that got away, now something the narrator is forced to put behind him. It’s likely referenced as they reflect on the obsession that led them there. Importance: Mentioned-only (no new action, just part of the conversation/lesson).
Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico – Possibly visible or noted as they depart (the Sacramentos tower over Alamogordo). They symbolize home and normalcy after the wild chase. Importance: Mentioned-only (background setting as the chapter focuses on reflections).
*(All real Western locations.)

The Bandit Banquet

Tanque Verde Elementary School (Tucson, Arizona) – The chapter title and content suggest a school event. Indeed, the text references “Tanque Verde Elementary”, indicating the narrator’s grade-school in east Tucson. The “Bandit Banquet” likely refers to a school presentation or fair where the narrator (or family) shared outlaw lore or treasure stories. The elementary school is the venue. Importance: Primary (the events – perhaps a show-and-tell dinner or project – take place at the school).
Tanque Verde, Arizona – By extension, the community in which the school resides (Tucson’s Tanque Verde area) is the general locale. It’s the same setting as earlier childhood chapters. Importance: Secondary (broader location of the school).
Victorio Peak, New Mexico – Possibly mentioned in passing if the young narrator tried to tell classmates about his adventure. (E.g. he might have regaled the “banquet” with the tale of Victorio Peak or a bandit story inspired by it.) If so, it would appear as a referenced location rather than a setting. Importance: Mentioned-only (included only as part of storytelling, not an actual location visited in this chapter).
*(All real places – Tanque Verde Valley and Elementary are real. No fictional locales.)

Reluctant Roommates

Mount Lemmon, Arizona – A sky-island mountain in the Sonoran Desert north of Tucson. The chapter’s key memory is set on Mount Lemmon: the narrator and his then-rival Aidan hike there and get caught in a sudden storm at the summit (“we’d perched on that mountain peak and watched heaven battle earth”)file-cpfjhuoddwedxbxmdhxbgrfile-cpfjhuoddwedxbxmdhxbgr. The thin air and cold bring the boys together as friends. Importance: Primary (the pivotal scene – a thunderstorm adventure – occurs on Mount Lemmon).
Sonoran Desert, Arizona – The desert biome encompassing Tucson and Mount Lemmon’s base. The chapter closes reflecting on “the fierce heart of the Sonoran Desert and Mount Lemmon that shaped our wild young days”file-cpfjhuoddwedxbxmdhxbgr. It emphasizes the broader environment that forged their bond. Importance: Secondary (the general region for their childhood exploits; mentioned in a poetic sense as their domain).
*(Real locations – both the mountain and desert are real and central to the story’s setting.)

The Lost Liberators

Agua Caliente Park, Arizona – A historic spring-fed oasis park in Tucson’s northeast (near Tanque Verde). The text explicitly names “Agua Caliente Park”. The chapter likely involves the narrator’s childhood treasure hunt with a metal detector at this park – perhaps searching for lost “Liberator” artifacts (possibly a reference to WWII relics or a school time-capsule). Agua Caliente’s presence suggests an actual outing took place there. Importance: Primary (the principal setting of the chapter’s treasure-hunting adventure).
Emily Gray Junior High School, Arizona – The middle school in Tucson that the narrator attended (mentioned by name). The chapter might tie into a school project or club (“Lost Liberators” could have been a team name or project in junior high). It provides context that this childhood venture is happening during junior high years. Importance: Secondary (contextual setting – the school community that sparked or framed the outing to Agua Caliente).
Sonoran Desert, Arizona – Mentioned as the environment again (likely in describing the general area or climate of the hunt). Continues the theme that their youthful adventures play out in the Sonoran Desert landscape. Importance: Mentioned-only (background geography).
Mount Lemmon, Arizona – Possibly referenced in conversation or memory (the text string for this chapter still contains “Mount Lemmon” from earlier context), though the primary action is at lower elevation now. Importance: Mentioned-only (a prior setting recalled, not active here).
The Oregon Trail – Referenced by name in this chapter (likely the computer game or the historical trail). If it’s the game, it’s metaphorical fun; if the actual trail, it’s historical context. Either way it’s not a place they physically go, but it’s a real historical route in the West. Importance: Mentioned-only (a cultural reference used in the narrative; not an actual setting of the story).
*(All above are real. Agua Caliente Park is a real park in Tucson, still present today. No fictional locations added.)

The Tender Tornado

(No distinct Western locale) – This chapter deals with the personalities of the narrator’s two grandmothers (“Grandma Posey” and “Grandma Clements”). It focuses on family dynamics rather than a specific place. While set in the Western U.S. by context (these people live in New Mexico or Montana), no new geographic location is highlighted by name in the text. Importance: N/A (the content is character-driven, not location-driven).
*(No explicit place names to list.)

The Weepul Winners

Emily Gray Junior High School, Arizona – The junior high in Tucson is again the scene, as this chapter describes a school contest involving “Weepuls” (craft pom-pom toys). The name appears in the text along with the school. The competition and camaraderie happen on campus (in classrooms or assemblies). Importance: Primary (the events – a fundraiser or contest that the narrator’s team wins – occur at the school).
*(Real location – the school is real. No fictional places.)

The Minority Mix-up

Sabino High School, Arizona – The high school in northeast Tucson that the narrator attends, mentioned by name. The chapter revolves around a mix-up or misunderstanding at school (possibly regarding the narrator’s surname or ethnicity). Sabino High is the setting of these events (likely an assembly or form the school handled incorrectly). Importance: Primary (chapter events take place at the high school).
(Real school in the Western U.S. No fictional location.)

The Midnight Menace

(No notable Western location) – This chapter seems to recount a scary nighttime incident (possibly involving trains or noises at night). It references Amtrak and Union Pacific railroads, which operate in the West, but it doesn’t pin down a single location – it’s more about the experience of a “menace” at midnight (maybe a prowler or eerie train passing by the house). The general setting is presumably the family home in Tucson (Union Pacific tracks run through Tucson). Importance: N/A (no new place is highlighted, just general Western railroad context).
*(No specific place name beyond railroad companies, so none listed.)

The Aft Assault

Grasshopper Valley, Montana – A valley in southwestern Montana (Beaverhead County) mentioned in the chapter. The story describes a fishing trip in this region – likely on Grasshopper Creek in Grasshopper Valley, with the Pioneer Mountains in view. The “aft assault” (perhaps a surprise attack by a fish or animal from behind) happens in this backcountry valley. Importance: Primary (the principal setting for the outdoor adventure in the chapter).
Grasshopper Creek, Montana – The creek running through Grasshopper Valley (famous as a gold discovery site in Montana history). It’s cited in the text. The fishing occurs on this creek, which sets the stage for whatever mishap occurs (“assault” from behind could be a big trout or a charging moose by the creek!). Importance: Primary (if focusing strictly, the creek is where the action happens – effectively the same locale as Grasshopper Valley).
Big Hole Valley, Montana – A neighboring broad valley in southwest Montana, also referenced. It situates the story geographically (Big Hole Valley is adjacent to Grasshopper Valley, known for ranching and history). Importance: Secondary (part of the regional setting mentioned in passing).
Pioneer Mountains, Montana – The mountain range overlooking Grasshopper and Big Hole valleys, named in the text. It provides the scenic backdrop for the tale. Importance: Secondary (contextual landscape).
Southwest Montana – Referenced as a general region (“Southwest Montana”) tying together all these locales. Importance: Mentioned-only (broad regional descriptor).
*(All are real places in Montana. The chapter stays grounded in an actual Western landscape.)

The Hatchback Hostage

“American West” (general region) – The phrase “American West” appears in the text as part of the narrative, indicating the cultural backdrop (perhaps the narrator joking about a stunt worthy of the Wild West). However, the chapter itself doesn’t involve traveling to a specific Western location; it’s about a prank or incident in a car (“hatchback”). Importance: Mentioned-only (as a figure of speech; no concrete locale described).
*(No individual place in the Western U.S. is highlighted aside from the generic reference.)

The Friendly Follies

Tucson, Arizona – Although not explicitly named in the snippet, context clues (like a Piccadilly Cafeteria outing and interactions with friend Aidan) suggest the setting is Tucson in their teen years. Aidan and the narrator likely get into “friendly follies” around town. The presence of a Piccadilly Cafeteria (a chain restaurant that had a location in Tucson) hints at Tucson as the backdrop. Importance: Primary (implied setting for the social misadventures in the chapter).
*(No explicit new Western place names were given, but all signs point to the Tucson area. No fictitious location included.)

The Beano Betrayal

(No specific Western locale) – This chapter is about an embarrassing incident (involving Beano, an anti-gas product) among friends or family. It’s a personal story without a travel or outdoor setting. There are no notable Western geographic references to list – it likely takes place at home or school in Tucson, but no place name is mentioned in the text. Importance: N/A (location is not a focus).
*(No distinct Western location appears.)

Trailside Troubles

Comet Mountain, Montana – A mountain mentioned as casting its shadow since before the narrator was born. This suggests the family cabin or regular camping spot is near Comet Mountain. (Comet Mountain is a real peak in southwest Montana, likely in the Pioneer Mountains not far from Dillon.) It provides the setting’s locale for the “trailside” adventure. Importance: Secondary (the mountain is part of the setting’s identity, though the trouble happens on the trail below).
Sawtooth Lake, Montana – A specific alpine lake cited in the chapter. The story involves a hike (perhaps an ill-fated one) to Sawtooth Lake. Despite its “notoriously bland” fish per the family, they visit it. This is where the “troubles” presumably occur (maybe an accident on the trail). Importance: Primary (the destination/scene of the chapter’s key events – e.g. an injury or mishap by the lake).
*(Both are real locations in Beaverhead County, MT – there is a Sawtooth Lake in the Pioneer Mountains near Comet Mountain. No fictional places included.)

The Stormy Stakeout

(No specific named locale) – This chapter narrates a suspenseful “stakeout” during a storm, likely involving the narrator and his dog or friend waiting for something (perhaps wildlife or a clue). While it vividly describes “Mother Nature” in fury, it doesn’t name a particular place. Given the chronology, it might occur back in Yellowstone or Montana, but no location is explicitly identified in the text. Importance: N/A (the drama is in the situation, not tied to a new geographic name).
*(No explicit Western place name is given to list.)

The Rod Race

Clark Canyon Reservoir, Montana – An important fishing spot southwest of Dillon, MT. The chapter revolves around a competition or urgent race to catch fish (“Rod Race”) at this reservoir. It’s explicitly named in the text. The family likely competes during a fishing derby here. Importance: Primary (the site of the fishing challenge).
Red Rock River, Montana – The river that flows into Clark Canyon Reservoir, mentioned in passing. It’s part of the reservoir’s ecosystem (and perhaps where fish are running). Importance: Mentioned-only (not the focus of action, but geographical context for the reservoir’s waters).
*(Both real; Clark Canyon Reservoir and the Red Rock River are in Beaverhead County, MT. No fictional locales.)

The Living Legend

Butte, Montana (implied) – The chapter details Grandpa Wayne’s WWII heroics and subsequent recognition. Senator Conrad Burns (a U.S. Senator from Montana) is mentioned in connection with honoring Grandpa, which strongly implies the events happen in Montana (likely Butte, where Grandpa lives, or a ceremony in the state). The narrative doesn’t explicitly say “Butte,” but the presence of Montana figures suggests it. Importance: Secondary (location is in the background of the story honoring a person; the focus is on Grandpa’s legend rather than the place).
North African Theater (WWII) – Mentioned historically (Grandpa’s service in the “Big Red One” division and Operation Torch). Not part of the American West, so it’s not listed as a Western location (just historical context). Importance: N/A for Western list.
*(No directly named Western place in text aside from contextual Montana references. We include Butte by inference; no fictional locale.)

The Cable Conundrum

Puget Sound, Washington – The narrator’s life takes him to the Pacific Northwest at this point. “Puget Sound” is explicitly named, indicating he worked or lived in the Seattle area solving a “cable conundrum” (perhaps a tech job crisis). This location is in the far American West (Washington state). Importance: Primary (the setting for the events of this chapter – likely a work-related incident near Seattle’s coastal waters).
*(Real location in the Western U.S. No fictional places.)

The Obsession’s Oath

(No specific Western locale) – This chapter is introspective, covering the narrator’s promise to continue the treasure quest. It references his time at Microsoft and personal life, but doesn’t introduce a new geographic setting in the West (aside from the implicit Seattle area from the previous chapter, not re-mentioned by name here). Importance: N/A (no new Western place named).
*(No place to list.)

Grandma’s Hands

New Mexico – The chapter reflects on Grandma Posey (paternal grandmother). While it doesn’t describe a setting in detail, it’s clear Grandma Posey lived in New Mexico (the text explicitly references New Mexico in context). For example, stories of her hands might invoke tasks on the New Mexican homestead. Importance: Mentioned-only (used to situate Grandma’s life geographically – likely the Alamogordo area).
*(Real region, minimal mention. No specific town given.)

The Bronze Beast

(No distinct Western location) – This chapter details the treasure chest (“bronze beast”) and the narrator’s efforts to train his dog Tucker to find bronze. The setting is likely around the narrator’s home or a local park (as he imagines how others would react seeing his dog digging, perhaps in a suburban Western park). However, it doesn’t name that park or city. Importance: N/A (location is generic suburban West, not named).
*(No specific locale in text to list.)

The Home Depot Hound

(No specific Western locale) – This is a light anecdote about Tucker the dog causing mischief in a Home Depot store. While the store is presumably in the West (where the narrator lives – possibly Albuquerque or Phoenix at this stage), the text does not name the city. It only describes the Home Depot setting and even compares Tucker’s behavior to the “Gobi Desert” (metaphor). Importance: N/A (Home Depot is a generic setting; no unique Western place named).
*(No real geographic name given aside from the chain store itself.)

The Curious Confluence

Yellowstone National Park (Northern range), Wyoming/Montana – The chapter opens in July 2013 with the narrator in “northern Yellowstone National Park” scouting potential treasure spots. He explicitly says he’s come down that way to examine areas that fit clues. This makes Yellowstone the primary setting as he sleuths in the wilderness. Importance: Primary (the on-the-ground search happens in Yellowstone’s backcountry).
Hebgen Lake, Montana – Mentioned as one of the places he had scouted (“Hebgen Lake, and a handful of spots in Y…”). Hebgen Lake lies just outside Yellowstone in Montana. It’s noted among the potential search sites the narrator evaluated. Importance: Secondary (part of his search itinerary on that trip, though not the main focus compared to Yellowstone proper).
*(Real locations in the Greater Yellowstone area.)

The Sleep Study

Santa Fe, New Mexico – The home of Forrest Fenn and the locus of the treasure hunt community. In this chapter, the narrator struggles with insomnia (“sleep study”) and his mind wanders to treasure clues. Santa Fe is explicitly named – likely in reference to Fenn or the starting point of the clues (“north of Santa Fe”). Importance: Secondary (contextual – the treasure hunt’s origin city, mentioned as part of the clue analysis or correspondence with Fenn).
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico – A hot springs locale north of Santa Fe, believed by some to be where “warm waters halt” in Fenn’s poem. The text explicitly mentions “Ojo Caliente”, indicating the narrator pondered it. Importance: Mentioned-only (considered as a clue location in his restless analysis, but not visited in story action).
Taos Pueblo, New Mexico – Another clue-related location that appears in the text. Taos Pueblo (a Native American village) might have been another site the narrator’s racing mind landed on while trying to sleep – perhaps thinking of “home of Brown” or other hints. Importance: Mentioned-only (brought up in theory, not an actual setting in the narrative).
American West (frontier imagery) – The chapter title and content play on the idea of restless pursuit in the West. The narrator’s thoughts roam the “American West” broadly (the phrase even appears) as he tries to solve the puzzle in the dead of night. Importance: Mentioned-only (general regional reference to the arena of the treasure quest).
*(All real locations in New Mexico’s portion of the West – included as parts of the mental puzzle.)

The Derailed Duo

(No new Western location) – This chapter recounts a mishap (“derailed duo” likely refers to the narrator and his dog Tucker) not tied to a specific place. It may describe a humorous failure at home or on a minor outing. No particular American West locale is named in the text snippet aside from a possible reference to an event around Thanksgiving. Importance: N/A (no place to list).
*(No location references to extract.)

The Snout Scout

Rio Grande, New Mexico – The great river of New Mexico is explicitly mentioned. The context suggests the narrator at one point tested Tucker (the “snout scout”) near the Rio Grande or considered that the treasure might be near it. Forrest Fenn had hinted he’d throw himself into the Rio Grande – this might be alluded to as the narrator trains his dog. Importance: Mentioned-only (it’s a reference point in the training narrative, not the scene of a full chapter story).
Rocky Mountains – Cited as the broad region of the treasure hunt (“somewhere in the Rocky Mountains north of Santa Fe”). The text indeed includes “Rocky Mountains”, reinforcing that Tucker’s sniffing missions were in the high country. Importance: Mentioned-only (general region setting for the treasure search, not a single site).
*(Real locations; the Rio Grande and Rocky Mountains are genuine Western geography.)

The Jinxed Joint

Glacier National Park, Montana – The chapter title and content point to an ordeal during a hike in Glacier. The text explicitly names “Glacier National Park”. The narrator likely undertook a trip there (perhaps chasing another treasure lead or just recreation) and ended up with a “jinxed joint” (maybe a blown-out knee). Importance: Primary (the chapter’s events – e.g. a difficult hike and injury – occur in Glacier’s wilds).
Piegan Pass, Montana – A specific high mountain pass in Glacier Park, mentioned by name. This is likely where things went awry (it’s a strenuous hike known for swift weather changes). The narrator’s joint injury or misfortune probably struck at Piegan Pass. Importance: Secondary (the exact trail location of the mishap within Glacier Park).
*(Real locations – Glacier Park and Piegan Pass are genuine. No fictional locales.)

The Grizzly Gathering

Blackfoot River, Montana – A river in western Montana cited in the chapter. The story involves a “gathering” of grizzlies or people in grizzly country. The Blackfoot River/Valley (made famous by A River Runs Through It) is where the narrator ventures, likely on a camping or fishing trip. Importance: Primary (the general area of the excursion is along the Blackfoot, known grizzly habitat).
Blackfoot Valley, Montana – Mentioned alongside the river, reinforcing the setting (the broader valley through which the Blackfoot flows). Importance: Secondary (essentially the same setting as the river, just emphasizing the landscape).
North Fork of the Blackfoot, Montana – The text references “North Fork”, likely meaning the North Fork of the Blackfoot River, which leads into the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The story might involve going up the North Fork trail into the wilderness where they encounter grizzlies. Importance: Secondary (more specific location of the action – possibly the trail or creek where the “gathering” occurs).
Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana – The vast wilderness area adjacent to Glacier Park, implied by mention of the North Fork (which enters “the Bob”). It’s also hinted at by the presence of multiple grizzlies (common in “The Bob”). While “Bob Marshall” is explicitly named in the text, it denotes this wilderness region. Importance: Secondary (the wild setting context for the encounter).
*(All real. The Blackfoot River/Valley and Bob Marshall Wilderness are authentic Montana places known for wildlife.)

The Treasure Trail

Iron Springs (Yellowstone), Wyoming – The climax of the Fenn treasure search chapters. In this chapter, the narrator and his brother revisit many sites, but Iron Springs stands out as a location they physically search. They head “beyond the Firehole” River to a tucked-away spot called Iron Springs on the Gibbon River. The narrator notes he has “history” with Iron Springs (many past attempts). Importance: Primary (the final on-the-ground search of the treasure trail occurs here, with emotional significance).
Madison River, Gibbon River, Firehole River (Yellowstone) – These rivers are mentioned as part of the journey to Iron Springs at dawn. The brothers travel along the Madison, then Gibbon and Firehole, retracing familiar steps. They are also part of the litany of search sites the narrator recounts. Importance: Secondary (they set the scene of the approach to Iron Springs and represent earlier search areas – e.g. Madison River’s Nine Mile Hole – on the treasure trail).
Firehole Canyon, Wyoming – Listed as #1. Firehole Canyon among the narrator’s catalog of search spots. Firehole Canyon (in Yellowstone) was one of the first places he tried, perhaps following a clue interpretation. Importance: Mentioned-only (part of his retrospective list of attempted locations; not the active setting in this chapter’s narrative).
Nine Mile Hole, Wyoming – Listed as #2. Nine Mile Hole. This Madison River fishing hole was a major search location in earlier chapters (and where the prologue took place). Here it’s being recalled as a past attempt on the “treasure trail.” Importance: Mentioned-only (in this chapter it’s an item on the list of previous search locales).
Harlequin Lake, Wyoming – Listed as #3. Harlequin Lake, a small lake near the Madison roadside in Yellowstone. Another spot the narrator had investigated. Importance: Mentioned-only (part of the list of places tried).
“Highway Hole” (Yellowstone) – #4. Highway Hole appears to be the nickname of a search spot alongside a park road. (This seems to be an informal descriptor rather than an official name – likely a fishing pullout or drainage by the highway). Importance: Mentioned-only (a past search site by description, not a formal place name).
Iron Pipe (Yellowstone) – #5. Iron Pipe – another informal named spot the narrator tried. Possibly refers to a location where an old iron pipe or marker is present in the park. Importance: Mentioned-only (another entry in the exhaustive list of searched spots).
Barns Hole, Montana/Wyoming – #6. Barns Hole – a well-known fishing hole on the Madison River (just inside Yellowstone, near the west boundary). The narrator had made this one of his search targets. Importance: Mentioned-only (previous search location, listed in retrospect).
Nez Perce Creek, Wyoming – #7. Nez Perce Creek – a creek in Yellowstone’s Lower Geyser Basin that he also searched. Importance: Mentioned-only (part of the list of prior search locales).
Sentinel Creek, Wyoming – #8. Sentinel Creek – another creek in Yellowstone (feeds the Firehole) that made his list of investigated spots. Importance: Mentioned-only (previous search site).
(Iron Springs is #9 and already listed above as primary.)
Sinks Canyon, Wyoming – #10. Sinks Canyon – a location outside Yellowstone in Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains (the Popo Agie River “sinks” near Lander, WY). The narrator broadened his search to this site at one point. Importance: Mentioned-only (a far-flung search attempt recalled in the list).
Stevenson Island, Wyoming – #11. Stevenson Island – an island in Yellowstone Lake. Another location the narrator had considered (perhaps thinking the treasure could be on an island). Importance: Mentioned-only (last in the list of tried-and-failed locations).
*(All the above are real geographic locations in the Rocky Mountains. “Highway Hole” and “Iron Pipe” are colloquial labels but refer to actual spots in Yellowstone that the narrator gave those names. No fictional places – the list encapsulates genuine places he searched, highlighting the breadth of the Western U.S. terrain covered.)

The Probability Paradox

West Yellowstone, Montana – The narrative of this chapter finds the brothers reflecting on their quest over an evening in town. They gather at Madison Crossing (a restaurant in West Yellowstone). While West Yellowstone is not named outright, “Madison Crossing, another summer evening’s exodus,” implies the town environment. Importance: Primary (the setting for the reflective conversation and analysis of probabilities is the town of West Yellowstone).
Madison River, Yellowstone – Referenced as “The Madison” when the brothers speak about their searches. It symbolizes all the days spent along that river chasing the treasure. Importance: Mentioned-only (part of their discussion; not a new scene, but a recap of past effort).
Nine Mile Hole, Wyoming – Brought up again as a centerpiece of their efforts (many “X’s on the map” were at Nine Mile Hole)file-cpfjhuoddwedxbxmdhxbgrfile-cpfjhuoddwedxbxmdhxbgr. In this chapter they acknowledge how much time they invested at Nine Mile. Importance: Mentioned-only (a retrospective reference during their probability calculations).
*(Real places – West Yellowstone is real, and Madison/Nine Mile as above. No fictitious locales.)

The Redington Requiem

Sonoran Desert, Arizona – This chapter returns to the Southwest. The text explicitly mentions the “Sonoran Desert”. The narrator is likely back in Tucson, contemplating the end of one chapter and the start of another. The Sonoran Desert serves as the landscape for this final reverie (and possibly where he will hide his own treasure). Importance: Primary (the atmosphere and setting for the chapter’s events – possibly burying something or making an oath – is the open Sonoran Desert).
Redington Pass area, Arizona – The title “Redington Requiem” and mention of “The Redington Mountains” hint that the specific area is Redington Pass – a rugged mountain pass just northeast of Tucson, between the Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains. Redington Pass is a real locale known for its wild desert vistas. The narrator might have chosen this beloved area as the hiding place for his new 60-pound treasure (it “whispers of personal lore and secrets” as he said earlier). Importance: Secondary (a likely specific locus in the Sonoran Desert where the narrator’s own treasure ends up – significant if one reads between the lines, though only subtly referenced as “Redington”).
*(Real locations – the Sonoran Desert is the broad region around Tucson, and Redington Pass (informally “Redington Mountains”) is a real place popular with locals. No fictional location – this ties back to his real home terrain.)

The Treasure (Epilogue)

(No new location) – In the closing section, the narrator doesn’t reveal a new setting. Instead, he summarizes the treasure’s fate and the fact that he hid a new trove “in a spot that’s dear to my heart”file-cpfjhuoddwedxbxmdhxbgr – strongly implying one of the locations mentioned earlier (likely in Arizona, as inferred). However, he deliberately keeps that spot secret. Thus, no additional real-world Western location is identified by name here. Importance: N/A (the location of the new treasure is deliberately left unspecified, to become another mystery).
*(No explicit place given – the epilogue maintains the secrecy of the final hide site, concluding the memoir without adding to the list of Western locales.)

The Dubious Decision (Postscript)

(Not applicable – outside U.S.) – This chapter actually shifts to an event involving the Canadian border (Waterton Lakes in Alberta, with Akamina Parkway and Cameron Lake). Those are outside the scope of “American West,” so they are not included in our list. The chapter does not feature American West locations.

The Mountain Memory (Postscript)

(No location given) – A reflective piece with no specific Western place named. It’s an introspective closure with metaphorical language.

The Legal Lowdown (Postscript)

(No location given) – A discussion of legalities, not tied to a new locale. (It likely implicitly concerns Wyoming law since Fenn’s treasure was found in Wyoming, but the text doesn’t name Wyoming directly in the excerpt.)

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