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1968 Map of Cottonwood Creek

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cottonwood Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates the eastern landscape of this Wyoming quadrangle, where the high-altitude terrain transitions into the canyons and draws of the North Laramie River. In the late 1960s, this area of Albany County remained a sparse ranching and forestry environment, anchored by the Antelope Creek Sch and the historical path of the Fort Fetterman Road.

A network of rugged paths like the Harvey Trail and various unnamed jeep trails wind through significant landmarks such as Indian Head Rock and Bar M Mountain. The hydrology of the region is defined by numerous drainage systems including Cottonwood Creek, Antelope Creek, and Cow Creek, punctuated by a Gaging Sta on the river. This map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure and natural features that supported local mountain life, from the Gravel Pit near the river to the remote springs tucked away in the draws.