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2021 Map of McGill Lakes

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of McGill Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Laramie River winds through this section of Albany County, defining a landscape shaped by water management and high-plains ranching routes. Central to the topography are the McGill Lakes, including Post Lake and Twin Lakes, which dot the terrain alongside the sprawling edge of the Wheatland Reservoir Number Two. These water bodies are vital landmarks in an arid environment, connected by a network of local roads that trace historical paths of travel and commerce.

Old Fort Fetterman Rd runs north-south through the quadrangle, a significant historical corridor once used by military and settlers traveling toward the frontier outpost. Near the center of the map, the McGill Bridge spans the river, providing a critical crossing point for local ranch traffic on Round Top Rd. Smaller seasonal drainages like Spring Cr and S Fork Spring Cr cut across the western hills, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have dictated the placement of roads like Kite Ranch Rd and Boxelder Dr.