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1992 Map of Sherman Mountains West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest encompasses the high country of the Sherman Mountains, where the landscape is defined by the legacy of early transcontinental travel. The prominent Ames Monument stands as a massive stone memorial near the southern boundary, overlooking the Old Railroad Grade that once carried the Union Pacific. The topography is etched with numerous drainages including Sawmill Canyon, South Crow Creek, and Harney Creek, while rocky outcrops like Turtle Rock and Point Crawford provide distinctive navigational landmarks.

Industrial and administrative presence is concentrated along the Happy Jack Hwy, featuring the Pole Mtn Work Center and the small enclave of Tie City. The transition from the high point at The Summit down into Hidden Valley reflects the region's historical role as a critical pass through the Laramie Mountains. Mapping of pipelines and aqueducts alongside the old rail path illustrates the ongoing utility of this high mountain corridor.