2017 Map of Windy Peak

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this section of the Laramie Range along the Albany and Converse County line. The high-elevation terrain is defined by a series of prominent summits including Windy Peak, Eagle Peak, and Buzzard Peak, which are linked by a network of drainage systems like N Horseshoe Cr and Roaring Fork. A distinct human imprint is visible through legacy names on the landscape, such as Graveyard Hill and Trethway Mtn The Needles, indicating the importance of local family names and landmarks in this wilderness area. Primitive transportation routes like Devils Pass Rd and the Eagle Peak Trl navigate the complex topography, connecting remote points like Devils Pass and Shepherd Springs. The map illustrates a landscape of high ridges and deep canyons, such as Big Bear Canyon, where water sources like Wagon Wheel Spring were essential for early travel and land use.