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2012 Map of South Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of South Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The N Laramie River winds through this high-elevation terrain of Albany County, anchoring a landscape defined by significant water management and ranching history. Central to the area is the Double Four Ranch, situated near the confluence of several drainages including Sturgeon Cr and Merril Draw. The mapping reveals a complex hydrological network supporting the ranching economy, centered on the Parker Number 1 Reservoir and its associated infrastructure along Parker Homestead Rd.

Dominant geological features such as South Mountain, Bear Head Mountain, and Menter Knob provide a vertical framework for the various draws and canyons that segment the territory. Local history is etched into the landscape through names like Rattlesnake Draw and Murphy Canyon, while the presence of Cottonwood Park Rd and several Forest Service routes indicates the intersection of agricultural land with managed wilderness.