Old Maps of Laramie, Wyoming for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Laramie. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Laramie, WY maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Laramie
    1895 Map of Laramie
    1895 Laramie
    1895 Print · USGS
    Laramie and the high plains of Albany County are shown here in the mid-1890s, when the railroad and river systems defined the frontier. Trace the locations of early landmarks like the Penitentiary, the Sartoris Ranch, and the Union Pacific R. R. line.

  2. 1902 Map of Laramie
    1902 Map of Laramie
    1902 Laramie
    1902 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Albany County come alive in this turn-of-the-century survey centered on the growing rail hub of Laramie. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Sartoris Ranch, Ft. Sanders, and the Union Pacific R. R. line.

  3. 1905 Map of Laramie
    1905 Map of Laramie
    1905 Laramie
    1905 Print · USGS
    Laramie and the high plains of southern Wyoming are shown at the height of the steam era as the railroad pushed through the basin. Genealogists can trace early railroad settlements like Colores and Red Buttes, or locate ranching landmarks such as Mandel and Huttons Grove.

  4. 1906 Map of Laramie, 1956 Print
    1906 Map of Laramie, 1956 Print
    1906 Laramie
    1956 Print · USGS
    Laramie and the surrounding high plains are captured at the turn of the century as the ranching and railroad industries matured. Researchers can locate dozens of historic family sites like Alsop's Ranch and early landmarks such as the Fish Hatchery and Leroy Bridge.

  5. 1908 Map of Laramie
    1908 Map of Laramie
    1908 Laramie
    1908 Print · USGS
    Laramie and the surrounding Albany County ranchlands are documented here at the turn of the century as the cattle industry and railroad matured. Researchers can locate early family holdings like King Ranch, the distinctive The Big Hollow, and the historic Fish Hatchery.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Cheyenne, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Cheyenne, 1963 Print
    1954 Cheyenne
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wyoming's high plains and the capital city's mid-century expansion are documented here during the early Cold War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-aligned settlements like Pine Bluffs and Hillsdale, or explore landmarks like the Ames Monument and Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Cheyenne
    1958 Map of Cheyenne
    1958 Cheyenne
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska border appear in the late 1950s as a hub of military defense and rail commerce. Genealogists can trace the Union Pacific through Cheyenne or locate the Horse Creek Oil Field and the State Capitol.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Laramie, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Laramie, 1964 Print
    1963 Laramie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Laramie and its western neighbor are captured here in the early sixties, as the university campus and residential neighborhoods expanded toward the foothills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Ft Sanders (Site), numerous neighborhood schools like Nellie Iles Sch, and the local Cement Plant.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1963 Map of Laramie SW, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Laramie SW, 1965 Print
    1963 Laramie SW
    1965 Print · USGS
    Albany County ranchlands and university research farms are documented here during the early sixties. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line, find the Cem near the river, and locate historic sites like the Univ of Wyo Dairy Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1981 Map of Laramie
    1981 Map of Laramie
    1981 Laramie
    1981 Print · USGS
    Laramie and the high plains of the Laramie Mountains are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail stops, find Greenhill Cem, and locate early routes like the Overland Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2021 Map of Laramie SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Laramie SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Laramie SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Albany County landscape southwest of Laramie comes into focus in this recent survey, showing the expansion of irrigation and aviation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Harmony Cem, the winding Pioneer Canal, and the unique geography of The Big Hollow.

  12. 2021 Map of Laramie, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Laramie, 2021 Print
    2021 Laramie
    2021 Print · USGS
    Laramie and its western neighbor West Laramie are shown here during their modern expansion, anchored by the University of Wyoming. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific city blocks, find Green Hill Cem, or locate landmarks like the Albany County Courthouse and the historic Union Pacific RR line.

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