2015 Map of Windy Peak

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest covers much of this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Albany and Converse counties. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and canyons, including Windy Peak, Buzzard Peak, and the distinctive granite formations of The Needles. Numerous creeks such as N Horseshoe Cr and Beaver Cr drain the slopes, while isolated landmarks like Graveyard Hill and Wagon Wheel Spring provide specific points of interest for those tracing local geography. Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by Esterbrook Rd cutting through the southeastern portion of the map. The collection of family-named or descriptive features like Pugilist Gulch, Bar M Mtn, and Trethway Mtn suggests a history of ranching and land use common to this part of the Laramie Mountains.