1992 Map of Coad Mountain

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this landscape, where high-elevation summits and dramatic drainage basins define the terrain. High points like Elk Mountain, Coad Mountain, and Pennock Mountain create a formidable geography of ridges and steep canyons. Water systems are intricate here, with Pass Creek and its many tributaries, including Middle Fork Pass Creek and South Fork Pass Creek, carving through the bedrock. In the lower elevations, the open reaches of Loco Bottom and the Basin contrast with the timbered heights. Settlement is sparse, limited to remote sites like the Johnson Ranch and Ivans Grove, while natural passages like Oberg Pass and Rattlesnake Pass indicate the historical routes through this portion of Carbon County.