2021 Map of Barcus Peak

About this map

The North Platte River winds through this Carbon County landscape, supporting a network of early irrigation infrastructure like the Barcus Ditch and Rocky Point Ditch. Agricultural and ranching heritage is central to this area, evidenced by landmarks like the A Bar A Ranch Airport and several localized water storage projects including Toothaker Reservoir and Rollman Reservoir. The terrain rises toward the Medicine Bow Mountains in the east, with the Medicine Bow National Forest covering the higher elevations. Genealogy researchers will find the Platt Cem located near the intersection of Beaver Creek Rd and the Toothaker Ditch Number 2. The map also captures the varied topography of the Beaver Creek Hills and prominent heights such as Barcus Peak and Jenkins Peak, providing a clear record of the rural land divisions and family-named landmarks that define this Wyoming valley.