2017 Map of South Mountain

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this section of the Laramie Mountains, where the drainage systems of the N Laramie River and Cottonwood Cr carve through a high-altitude landscape. The map centers on significant topographic markers including South Mtn and Bear Head Mtn, defining the watershed divides for numerous seasonal creeks. This 2017 data highlights the sparse human footprint in this part of Albany County, primarily consisting of isolated access routes like Parker Homestead Rd and Cottonwood Park Rd. Local landmarks such as Menter Knob and the Parker Number 1 Reservoir indicate a reliance on water management and grazing in this upland environment. The arrangement of features like Murphy Canyon and Rattlesnake Draw suggests a complex network of canyons and gulches that characterize this transition from mountain peaks to more open parklands.