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2021 Map of Cottonwood Creek

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Cottonwood Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The N Laramie River carves through this portion of Albany County, Wyoming, anchoring a high-country landscape defined by traditional ranching and timber geography. To the east, the boundary of the Medicine Bow National Forest encompasses a rugged terrain of ridges and drainages, including the prominent peak of Bar M Mtn. The reliance on water management in this arid environment is evident through features like Joe Ditch and the Bar M Number 3 Reservoir, which support livestock and local agricultural needs.

Historical movement through the area is traced along the Fetterman Rd and Esterbrook Rd, connecting isolated land tracts like T26N R74W. Geographic landmarks such as Indian Head Rock provide specific navigational points amidst a network of canyons including Buckland Draw and Jock Draw. This 2021 study illustrates a contemporary view of a region that remains largely defined by its natural topography and resource-based infrastructure.