Loading map...

2015 Map of Albany

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this section of the Medicine Bow Mountains, a region defined by high-elevation hydrology and mountain peaks. The Middle Fork Little Laramie River and S Fork Little Laramie River flow through a landscape marked by substantial water features like the Rob Roy Reservoir and Lake Owen. This area transitions from the open Centennial Valley in the north to the rugged heights of Spruce Mtn and Muddy Mtn.

Settlement patterns are sparse, centered on the small communities of Albany and Deerwood, which serve as gateways to the forest's interior. A complex network of forest service roads, such as French Creek Rd and Keystone Rd, provide access through the complex terrain of Moores Gulch and Hells Canyon, reflecting the area's ongoing importance for recreation and natural resource management in Albany County.