2017 Map of Medicine Bow

About this map

Medicine Bow sits at the southern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the confluence of the Medicine Bow River and Rock Creek creates a winding riparian network through the Carbon County desert. The settlement is defined by its grid of streets such as Spruce St and Maple St, situated north of the Medicine Bow Airport and the waters of E Allen Lake. This 2017 survey shows the enduring importance of ranching and water management in the region, evidenced by the Two Rivers Ranch and irrigation infrastructure like Vandiver Ditch. To the north, the terrain rises into significant geological features including the expansive Fossil Ridge and Flattop Mtn, while local history is preserved at the Trails End Cem. The map traces vital transportation corridors, from the arterial Marshall Rd to the curiously named Robbers Roost Rd, reflecting the area's frontier heritage.