2015 Map of Woods Landing

About this map

The Laramie River flows through this high-altitude landscape in Albany County, where the plains of the Laramie Valley meet the rising terrain of the Medicine Bow Mountains. The settlement of Woods Landing serves as a focal point at the intersection of river and road, positioned near the northern boundary of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The map documents a traditional ranching and recreational corridor, showing the transition from the forested peaks of Chimney Park to the open draws and river bottoms near Jelm and New Jelm. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Bitter and Boswell Ditch and numerous creek systems like Woods Cr and Fox Cr that drain the eastern slopes. Distinctive landmarks such as Sugarloaf and Pollock Draw provide orientation for those navigating the backcountry roads like Fox Ranch Rd.