The Story of Josie Bassett Morris

Josephine “Josie” Bassett Morris was one of the American West’s most remarkable women. A rancher, homesteader, mother, and fiercely independent frontier woman, Josie built a life in the remote canyon country of northeastern Utah.

She knew famous outlaws, stood her ground against powerful cattle interests, and survived for decades in a rugged landscape that would later become part of Dinosaur National Monument.

In this episode of Undiscovered Utah, we explore the extraordinary life, enduring mysteries, and lasting legacy of Josephine Bassett Morris.