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2017 Map of Pilot Hill

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pilot Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high ridges of the Laramie Mountains dominate this landscape, where the southern reaches of the Medicine Bow National Forest provide a transition between open range and forest. The complex drainage network of the region is anchored by Horse Cr and S Lodgepole Cr, with several seasonal water sources such as Laycock Spring and Telephone Spring marking traditional points of interest for those navigating the high country.

Topographical landmarks like the central Pilot Hill and the distinctive Pinnacle Peaks serve as natural beacons. The map details a primitive road and trail system, including the Horse Creek Trl and Pilot Hill Trl, which follow the contours of the terrain. Historical passage through the mountains is represented by the deep incision of Telephone Canyon and Jack Rabbit Canyon, showing the geographic constraints that shaped early travel routes across this portion of Albany County.