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2016 Map of Old Roach

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Old Roach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Old Roach sits at the high-altitude boundary of the Medicine Bow National Forest and Roosevelt National Forest, where the complex water management systems of the Medicine Bow Mountains are clearly defined. This survey reveals a landscape shaped by both natural waterways and early 20th-century irrigation engineering, evidenced by the intricate network of the Stuck Cr Ditch, Warren Ditch, and Biler and Boswell Ditch feeding toward the Laramie River. These ditches reflect the historical necessity of diverting snowmelt from the peaks to lower grazing lands.

Local history is preserved in small but significant landmarks, such as the Tathem Cem and the Robert Williamson Grave, which stand as solitary markers of early ranching and mountain life. The terrain is dominated by prominent elevations like Pollock Knob and Mansfield Hill, with the Medicine Bow Spur Trail and Grace Creek Spur providing access through the timbered slopes. The map also delineates the precise border between Wyoming and Colorado, cutting across the high ridges of Pole Ridge and the headwaters of Grace Creek.