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2012 Map of Medicine Bow Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Medicine Bow Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Medicine Bow Peak dominates the high alpine landscape of this 2012 survey, marking the dramatic crest of the Snowy Range. The terrain is characterized by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and reservoirs, including Silver Lake, Keystone Reservoir, and Brooklyn Lake. This era of the landscape reflects a well-established recreational infrastructure, with numerous managed sites such as the Mirror Lake Campground, Sugarloaf Recreation Area, and the Lake Marie Picnic Ground situated along the high mountain corridors.

Transportation through these high elevations is facilitated by the Snowy Range Pass, providing access to unique vantage points like the Libby Flats Observation Shed overlooking Libby Flats. The map details a complex network of forest roads, including Usfs RD 396 and Usfs RD 103, which connect the various water bodies and trailheads. This document captures the intersection of high-altitude hydrology and modern alpine recreation at the start of the second decade of the 21st century.