2017 Map of Ragged Top Mountain

About this map

Ragged Top Mtn and Powell Mtn anchor this high-elevation landscape along the border of Albany and Laramie counties. The terrain is defined by a dendritic drainage network feeding the various branches of the Horse Creek system, including the N Fork Horse Cr and S Fork Horse Cr. Human impact is visible through a handful of high-country routes such as Roger Canyon Rd and Fisher Canyon Rd, which skirt the lower slopes of Horse Mtn. Water management in this arid environment is represented by the Alvie Number One Reservoir in the northwest. The presence of Schoolhouse Cr suggests the historical location of rural education centers that once served the ranching families of these uplands. This 2017 survey provides a clear look at the contemporary land divisions and the enduring character of the Laramie Range foothills.