2012 Map of Pine Ridge

About this map

The Medicine Bow River meanders sharply through this high-plains landscape in Carbon County, defining the drainage patterns and supporting a network of irrigation works like the Vandiver Ditch and Thornton Ditch. The terrain is characterized by broad, named expanses such as Spade Flats and Horne Flats, which are punctuated by distinct geological landmarks like Alligator Rock and Bible Rock near the southern boundary. This 2012 survey reveals the sparse but intentional infrastructure of the region, where gravel roads like Co Rd 320 and Elk Mountain Medicine Bow Rd navigate around significant water bodies such as East Allen Lake and Horne Lake. The eponymous Pine Ridge and nearby Indian Hill provide the primary vertical relief in an area primarily shaped by the river's winding course and the historical management of water for ranching or agricultural use.