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2021 Map of Reese Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Reese Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates the heart of this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Albany and Platte counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic verticality, rising from the Laramie River in the south to significant summits like Reese Mtn and Collins Peak. The area's complex drainage system includes the Dry Laramie River and numerous deeply cut features such as Palmer Canyon and White Hound Canyon, illustrating the erosive power of mountain water over time.

A unique geothermal feature, Restless Geyser, is located near the western flank of Reese Mountain, while Government Spring provides a rare reliable water source to the east. Transportation through this remote country is limited to rugged routes like Palmer Canyon Rd and the Luman Creek Trl, which follow the natural contours of the draws and ridges. These pathways hint at a history of resource extraction and seasonal grazing within the national forest boundaries.