The land here is flat and barren, broken only by mountains of only the most erosion-resistant rock. Apparently I passed by some items of note, although I did not notice a thing. Just east of Jeffrey City is "Split Rock," a cleft in the top of low hills and buttes that was used by Indians, trappers and pioneers to guide them in the absence or roads.
On my map, Jeffrey City looked like a barren town in a barren land. This did not do justice to its actual miserable dilapidation. Every store is closed except one cafe/bar- every building has been blatantly abandoned. I stopped for an early dinner there. The waitress there was not overtly rude. Even with this dilapidation someone mowing around the empty buildings in an attempt to achieve expert lawn tidiness. I was hoping to sleep in a church or an RV park and get a shower, but as those are closed I am camping in between two abandoned buildings. I will be bear-bagging my food tonight (i.e. putting it in a bag as far away from my tent as possible.) Tonight is also the first night during this entire trip that I have not had cell coverage for miles in either direction, so this post will go up tomorrow.
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