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2021 Map of White Rock Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of White Rock Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this section of Carbon County, where the high-altitude terrain of the Medicine Bow Mountains defines the landscape's hydrological and recreational character. Numerous high-country parks, including Racehorse Park, Stanley Park, and Sawmill Park, suggest a history of seasonal grazing and timber management within the forest boundaries. The drainage network is particularly intricate here, with the Medicine Bow River and its tributary, the E Fork Medicine Bow River, cutting through the southern reaches while White Rock Canyon marks a significant topographic feature to the north.

Backcountry access is charted through a system of forest service routes and trails such as the Stud Creek Trl and Lookout Mountain Trl. These pathways, alongside named peaks like Conical Peak, provide a detailed record of the wilderness geography as it was documented in the early 21st century. The map also captures the headwaters of various creeks, including Wagonhound Cr and Foote Cr, which flow out from the mountainous interior toward the lower basins.