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1992 Map of Reese Mountain

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Reese Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this section of the Laramie Mountains, where the high-altitude landscape transitions between Albany and Platte counties. Rugged peaks like Reese Mountain, Bills Mountain, and North Collins Peak define the local skyline, while the drainage network of the Laramie River and its tributaries, such as Duck Creek and Ringrose Creek, carve deep reliefs into the terrain.

A notable pocket of industrial history appears at the Marble Quarry situated near Marble Canyon, suggesting the extraction of local geological resources amidst the wilderness. The area is intersected by early transportation routes such as Palmer Road, which skirts the edge of Palmer Canyon. The presence of several permanent water sources, including Government Spring, highlights the critical importance of reliable hydration for both the livestock and forestry operations that have historically characterized this part of Wyoming.