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2015 Map of Difficulty

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Difficulty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Paradise sits in a high-elevation landscape of the Carbon County backcountry, where the northern reaches of the Freezeout Mountains meet the Shirley Mountains. The drainage of the Medicine Bow River dictates the movement of water and ranching activity through this area, supported by local landmarks like Indian Spring and Sheep Spring. A network of named draws and basins, including Walsh Draw and Little Basin, illustrates the complex geography that defines this region.

Transportation and utility are represented by the rural Difficulty Rd and Medicine Bow Rd, which provide access to remote outposts such as Difficulty and the Ellis Ranch Airport. The winding path of Difficulty Cr carves through the terrain, most notably at Difficulty Canyon, creating a stark visual contrast with the prominent peak of Beer Mug Mtn. This survey provides a clear view of the ranching infrastructure and natural water sources essential to the high plains of Wyoming.