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2012 Map of Banner Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Banner Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Banner Mountain dominates this portion of the Laramie Range in central Wyoming, serving as a landmark for a network of isolated homesteads and high-altitude pastures. The landscape is defined by its drainages, including Deer Cr and Negro Cr, which have carved out notable features such as Lower Deer Creek Canyon and Hess Draw. These water sources support a series of legacy operations, including the Smith Ranch and Kimball Ranch in the north, and Davis Ranch further south.

Evidence of historical land use is visible in the various named grazing areas and camps that dot the terrain. From Portugese Pasture to Steeple Pasture, the map traces the logistical footprint of the regional ranching economy. More temporary sites like V R Camp and Brooks Camp near the W Fork Deer Cr further illustrate the seasonal movement of people and livestock across this rugged segment of Natrona County.