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1968 Map of Reese Mountain

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Reese Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this section of the Laramie Range, where the high ridges of Green Mountain and Bills Mountain overlook a complex network of canyons and draws. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, featuring prominent summits like Notch Peak and Collins Peak alongside deeply etched drainages including Palmer Canyon and North Fork Canyon. The Laramie River winds across the northern and southern fringes of the quadrangle, serving as a primary water source for the region's isolated settlements and ranching operations.

Industrial activity is centered on the Marble Quarry located near Marble Quarry Creek, while the small clusters of Collins and Shapley represent the sparse human footprint in this high-elevation terrain. Transportation is limited to a handful of improved roads like Scranton Road and specialized infrastructure such as a high-altitude Pipeline. The map clearly delineates the boundary between Albany and Platte counties, illustrating how these administrative lines follow the natural topography of the Wyoming wilderness.