[2][3][4] The CM Ranch is located in the Wind River Mountains at the mouth of Jakey's Fork Canyon, surrounded by red sandstone mesas at an altitude of 7,000 feet (2,100 m).

Charles C. Moore was a Wyoming native who had studies in the East, obtaining a law degree at the University of Michigan, but also participating in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

Although he practiced law in Cheyenne, he developed ventures such as a boy's camping operation in the Yellowstone area.

[3] The CM Ranch is an extensive complex of log buildings, usually built on stone foundations.

Before its purchase it was known as the Three Waters Hunting and Fishing Camp, built in 1928 by Nobe Harrison, Earl Nichols and Les Wright for touring hunters.

[2] The CM Ranch and Simpson Lake Cabins were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 15, 1992.