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1961 Map of Barcus Peak

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Barcus Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The North Platte River carves through this high-altitude landscape of Carbon County, anchoring a network of remote ranches and early industrial sites. In the southern reaches, the Golden Clover Mine and a series of nearby reservoirs, including Golden Clover Reservoir No 1 and Rollman Reservoir, indicate the area's mineral and water management history. Small settlement pockets like Sanger and family-operated holdings such as the Platt Ranch and Jenkins Ranch are scattered across the terrain, connected by primitive roads and drainage-based landmarks.

Evidence of early community life is preserved at the Beaver Creek Sch and the Platt Cem near the western edge. The topography is dominated by the Beaver Creek Hills and prominent elevations like Barcus Peak and Jenkins Peak. The presence of several Landing Strips and the Medicine Bow National Forest boundary highlight the mix of recreation, forestry, and rural aviation that characterizes this Wyoming backcountry during the mid-20th century.