The significance of the Medicine Bow region is tied to its abundant natural resources in close proximity to major 19th century migration routes. The high mountain lakes and streams, rugged rocky peaks, and endless vistas of forest remain popular with outdoorsmen who travel from afar to enjoy the unsullied natural world that still remains there.
Published in the 80s, this work is out of date. The coverage of the prehistoric periods are antiquated and incomplete; however, the chapters on historic period logging, rail, grazing, mining, and recreation are informative and thorough.