1987 Map of Ragged Top Mountain

About this map

The high-altitude drainage systems of Albany County and Laramie County define this 1987 survey, where the convergence of various watercourses shapes a landscape of significant peaks and technical land use. Ragged Top Mountain and Powell Mountain dominate the central terrain, serving as the source points for the complex Horse Creek watershed. The map details the intricate path of the North Fork Horse Creek as it winds through the foothills, eventually joined by the South Fork Horse Creek near the county line. Evidence of localized industry is clear, with a noted Mine Shaft and Quarry situated near the southern reaches of Horse Mountain. This document serves as a specialized record of Wyoming's water resource management and small-scale resource extraction at the close of the 1980s, highlighting remote water features like Horse Creek Lakes and various springs that sustain the surrounding rangeland.