2021 Map of Coad Mountain

About this map

The Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this section of the Medicine Bow Mountains, where high-altitude ridges and deep drainage basins define the Wyoming landscape. Significant peaks like Coad Mtn and Pennock Mtn rise above the surrounding terrain, serving as vital landmarks for those navigating the backcountry. The map details a complex network of water features, including Brush Cr and Pass Cr, which carve through the high country into the Loco Bottom Basin and Pass Creek Basin. Remote access is facilitated by the Pass Creek Rd and the Pennock Mountain Trl, which provide passage through the steep topography of Oberg Pass and Pass Creek Canyon. This modern topographic study illustrates the continued importance of the forest for conservation and resource management, showing how natural landmarks like Elk Mtn still dictate the flow of travel and water in Carbon County.