1992 Map of Banner Mtn

About this map

Banner Mountain dominates the high-elevation terrain where Converse Co and Natrona Co meet. This 1990s record of the high country shows a landscape defined by ranching and timber management, with large tracts of the Medicine Bow National Forest set against family-held ranch lands. The map details the local water system, including McDonald Reservoir and the State Ditch No 1, which reflect the region's reliance on irrigation for livestock. Settlement is sparse, consisting largely of named homesteads like the Smith Ranch, Kimball Ranch, and Kelly Ranch. The inclusion of the Banner Landing Strip and remote outposts like Brooks Camp illustrates the logistical challenges of managing this high-altitude pastureland. Notable topographical markers such as Steeple Hill and the deep cuts of Trout Creek Canyon provide a clear view of the drainage patterns toward Deer Creek.