Bridger, James. The Greatest Rocky Mount Scout, by A. J. Shotwell l, a member of the 11th Ohio Cavalry stationed at. Fort Laramie. Old Santa Fe. v.3, 1916 - p.258, 'James Bridger will head expedition of 1000 miles-to shorten route to Salt Lake iNews Sept. 19, 1861 Copy of his map of Wyoming now on display at University of Wyoming. 1947 Clips: Biography 0