2017 Map of Sherman Mountains West

About this map

Old Sherman Cem and the nearby Ames Monument anchor the southern portion of this high-altitude landscape, marking a site of significant early transcontinental transportation history in Albany County. The terrain is defined by the granite formations of the Sherman Mountains and the sprawling acreage of the Medicine Bow National Forest. A complex drainage network, including Dale Cr, S Crow Cr, and Middle Crow Cr, carves through the uplands between prominent summits like Pole Mtn and Poland Hill. The map documents a dense grid of modern access roads and forest routes such as Happy Jack Rd and Blair Wallis Rd, which facilitate movement through the canyons and gulches. The presence of Williams Number 3 Reservoir highlights the importance of water management in this high-plains environment.