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1961 Map of Medicine Bow Peak

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Medicine Bow Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Medicine Bow Peak serves as the focal point of this high-altitude landscape, where the Snowy Range drops into the expansive Libby Flats. This 1961 field-checked survey illustrates the transition from the glaciated peaks and numerous alpine tarns—including Lake Marie, Mirror Lake, and Lookout Lake—to the lower forested reaches of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The presence of Snowy Range Pass and established sites like Lewis Lake Campground and Silver Lake Campground highlights the area's development as a post-war recreational destination.

Water drainage patterns are meticulously detailed, showing the headwaters of the Middle Fork Little Laramie River and various branches of French Creek. The map also captures the distinct boundary between Carbon and Albany counties cutting across the ridge. For researchers, the network of a Jeep Trail and remote clearings such as Nelson Park and Hat Park provides a detailed view of how the backcountry was accessed for timber or livestock management during the mid-20th century.