1961 Map of Medicine Bow Peak

About this map

Snowy Range dominates this 1961 survey, where the dramatic peaks of Medicine Bow Peak and Sugarloaf Mtn overlook a dense concentration of high-elevation glacial lakes. The topography reveals a landscape transitioning from the high alpine ridges near Snowy Range Pass down into the expansive timbered reaches of Medicine Bow National Forest. Recreation and accessibility are well-established by the early 1960s, evidenced by the Lewis Lake Campground and Silver Lake Campground connected by a network of foot trails and jeep tracks. To the south and east, the terrain levels into several distinct meadow systems known as parks, including Nelson Park, Willow Park, and Fourlog Park. These open areas are drained by the headwaters of the Middle Fork Little Laramie River, illustrating the vital watershed role this mountain range plays for the surrounding Wyoming basins. The boundary between Carbon and Albany counties bisects the peaks, marking a significant geopolitical line across the summit ridge.