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2021 Map of Banner Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Banner Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates the southern landscape of this quadrangle, where the terrain rises sharply toward Banner Mtn. The boundary between Natrona and Converse counties bisects the region, marking a transition from the lower northern drainages of Muddy Cr and Negro Cr to the higher elevations of Negro Hill. Water management in this arid environment is evident through features like McDonald Reservoir and Rissler Reservoir, alongside natural sources such as Phillips Spring.

The map reveals a complex network of canyons and draws, including Trout Canyon and Hess Draw, which channel seasonal flow into larger systems like Deer Cr. Named grazing areas such as Steeple Pasture and Portuguese Pasture indicate the long-standing ranching history of the area. Movement through this backcountry is facilitated by established routes like Blackmore Rd and Hat Six Rd, connecting the scattered parks and pastures across the high Wyoming plains.