The orange tape marks the perimeter of the troopers barricade area.

The Valley of Milk Creek. Thornburgh Mountains loom in the background on the left.

This small gully was used as a firing position by the Utes during the first stages of the battle.

A view of Ambush Ridge . The Utes planned to bushwhack the troopers from the ridge.

This is the area where the troopers disposed of the dead horses and mules.

This photo shows the Milk Creek River Crossing. Major Thornburgh died in action very near here.