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1992 Map of South Mountain

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of South Mountain
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 dominates this Albany County landscape, where the North Laramie River winds through high-altitude terrain at the edge of the Laramie Range. The 1992 field check documents a territory defined by complex drainage systems, including the high ridges of South Mountain and Bear Head Mountain. Evidence of ranching and remote land use is centered on the Double Four Ranch near the river's bend, while the backcountry is accessed via the historic Arapaho Trail.

The map reveals a landscape shaped by seasonal water and relief, with named draws like Rattlesnake Draw and Menter Draw channeling runoff from peaks such as Menter Knob. To the north, Friend Park provides a pocket of flatter ground amidst the timbered slopes. This survey reflects the modern management of Wyoming's public lands, capturing the intersection of forest boundaries, secondary roads like Fletcher Park Road, and the fundamental hydrology of the high plains.