1968 Map of South Mountain

About this map

The North Laramie River winds through this high-altitude landscape in Albany County, carving deep drainage patterns through the eastern reaches of the Medicine Bow National Forest. This 1968 topography, updated with revisions in 1981, reveals a remote ranching and forestry environment where water sources like Sturgeon Creek, Rees Creek, and Siebolt Creek dictate the layout of the land. High points such as South Mountain, Bear Head Mountain, and Menter Knob anchor the terrain, while narrow passages like Murphy Canyon and Rattlesnake Draw illustrate the complex erosion patterns of the Laramie Mountains. Human activity is sparse but notable, centered on the Double Four Ranch and the recreation-oriented Friend Park in the northwest corner. This map serves as a vital record for understanding the connectivity of old mountain routes like Fletcher Park Road before more modern developments altered the character of this Wyoming wilderness.