2015 Map of Moonshine Peak

About this map

Moonshine Peak and Government Peak dominate this high-elevation landscape along the border of Albany and Platte counties. The topography is defined by a complex network of drainages, where the Laramie River cuts through the northern and western sections while smaller tributaries like Bluegrass Creek and Slate Creek carve through deep canyons. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain primarily accessed via specialized corridors like Tunnel Rd and State Creek Rd, reflecting the remote and challenging nature of the Laramie Range. Historically significant named features such as Moonshine Gulch and Bradbury Gulch offer clues to the local naming traditions of early ranching or prospecting in this part of Wyoming. The map meticulously documents the transition from open river valleys to the steep relief of White Hound Canyon.