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1961 Map of Difficulty

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Medicine Bow River meanders through the southern portion of this landscape, marking a transition between the elevated ranges of the Freezeout Mountains and the lower Little Basin to the north. In the early 1960s, this area of Carbon County was characterized by isolated ranching outposts such as Beer Mug Ranch, Schnaible Ranch, and Ellis Ranch. The terrain is deeply etched by seasonal watercourses like Difficulty Creek and Watkins Draw, while named landmarks such as Beer Mug Mountain and Difficulty Canyon define the high-relief topography. The presence of tiny settlements like Paradise and Walsh near the foot of the Shirley Mountains illustrates the sparse, ranch-dependent population of the era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early path of the Medicine Bow Road as it skirts the river valley, connecting these remote homesteads across the high plains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.7 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain