2015 Map of Windy Hill

About this map

Freezeout Mountains dominate the central topography of this Carbon County landscape, where high ridges and deep draws dictate the local drainage patterns. The south is defined by the course of the Medicine Bow River and the adjacent Medicine Bow Rd, which follows the river's path across the lower elevations. The map reveals an area defined by distinct landforms such as Windy Hill and Smith Creek Rim, which overlook a network of seasonal watercourses including Sledge Cr and Willow Spring Cr. The presence of features like Petes Gap and Shearing Pen Draw points toward a history of livestock movement through the breaks in the mountains. This 2015 survey provides a contemporary view of the region's enduring rural character, illustrating the relationship between the elevated Little Basin and the lower The Hay Slough wetlands.