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2017 Map of Reese Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this section of the Laramie Mountains, where the high-altitude terrain is defined by a series of steep canyons and prominent peaks. Resse Mtn and Bills Mtn stand as notable landmarks alongside the distinctive formations of the Three Sisters. This landscape is marked by a complex drainage system, including the upper reaches of the Dry Laramie River and the Laramie River, which carve through the rock to form Stovepipe Canyon and Paradise Canyon.

A notable geological curiosity, the Restless Geyser, is located near the southern slopes of Resse Mtn, providing a rare hydrologic feature in this mountainous environment. Historical access is documented through named routes like Palmer Canyon Rd and the Red Rock Trl, which follow the natural contours of the land. The presence of Government Spring and numerous draws, such as Mart Miller Draw, suggests the vital role of water sources for early land use and transit across the Albany and Platte county line.