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2012 Map of Buck Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Buck Peak and Lookout Peak define the high country of this Wyoming landscape, where scattered homesteads and ranches follow the drainage patterns of the mountain slopes. The settlement pattern is anchored by locations such as Buck Place, Snowshoe Ranch, and Leahy Place, illustrating the isolated, resource-dependent nature of life in Converse County. Transport through the area is primarily facilitated by Boxelder Rd, which navigates the terrain between various peaks and ridges.

A complex network of creeks, including Snowshoe Cr, Gunnysack Cr, and Box Elder Cr, has carved distinct features into the topography such as Fire Canyon and Negro Gulch. These waterways serve as the primary geographical markers in a region where named summits like Davis Peak, Pole Mountain, and Cherry Mountain provide the dominant landmarks for navigation. The map captures the enduring character of the High Plains ranching tradition and the topographic challenges of the Laramie Mountains foothills.