2015 Map of Johnson Mountain

About this map

The eastern edges of the Medicine Bow National Forest meet high-altitude drainage systems in this Platte County landscape. Significant elevation changes are defined by Johnson Mtn and Sheep Mtn, while the Johnson Canyon and Big Draw channel water toward the plains. The complex hydrography of the region is evident in the divergence of the N Laramie River and the Dry Laramie River, alongside man-made irrigation features like Mitchell Ditch, Merkel Ditch Number 1, and Pine Ditch. These waterways support the sparse ranching infrastructure connected by primitive routes such as Fletcher Park Rd and Devils Washtub Trl. The map illustrates a transitional environment where rugged peaks give way to a network of creeks, including Landis Cr and Rabbit Cr, demonstrating how water management shaped settlement patterns in this part of Wyoming.