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1992 Map of Laramie Peak

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Laramie Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Laramie Peak dominates the southern landscape of this high-altitude terrain, providing a dramatic anchor for the boundary between Converse and Albany counties. Much of the territory is contained within the Medicine Bow National Forest, where a network of primitive routes and waterways defines the wilderness character of the region in the early 1990s. The presence of a Radio Tower atop the primary peak signifies the intersection of modern communications with the isolated mountain landscape.

Water resources are plentiful, with drainage systems like the Roaring Fork and Cottonwood Creek carving through the peaks. Human activity is concentrated along the Esterbrook Road and within Friend Park, while the historic Horse and Pack Trail in the northeast corner suggests the enduring importance of traditional mountain passage. These features, alongside landmarks like the Haystack Peaks and Squaw Peaks, trace a landscape of high-country grazing and forestry.