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2015 Map of Kennaday Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Kennaday Peak anchors this high-elevation landscape within the Medicine Bow National Forest, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain drainages and ridges. The map documents human intersection with this environment through ranching landmarks like the Oberg Ranch and infrastructure such as the Cedar Creek Ranch Airport. Water management is evident in the presence of the Wiant Supply Ditch and Highland Ditch, which divert natural flows across the varying topography of Buffalo Gulch and Elk Hollow Creek.

Settlement patterns are sparse, represented by named locations like Ryan Park and Elk Mountain SW, reflecting the area's primary use for forestry and grazing. Historical land use is further indicated by labels such as Lime Kiln Park, suggesting early industrial activity. The map provides a detailed view of the various gulches and peaks, including Red Hill and Troublesome Ridge, which have shaped the movement of people and livestock through the northern Medicine Bow range.