1960 Map of Ice Cave Mountain

About this map

Miles Cabin and several sets of unnamed Ruins anchor the human presence in this high-altitude landscape within the Medicine Bow National Forest. Published in the early 1960s, the map reveals a remote territory dominated by the Deer Creek Range and the namesake Ice Cave Mountain, which features a specifically marked Ice Cave on its northern slope. The complex drainage system is clearly defined, with Bates Creek cutting through the southwest while the West Fork Deer Creek and Spruce Creek weave through the higher elevations. This survey captures a moment when travel through the canyons was largely restricted to a single Jeep Trail, providing an essential reference for understanding the mid-century ranching and forestry footprint in this corner of Natrona County.