Old Maps of Rock River, Wyoming for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Rock River with 15 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Rock River has changed over the decades.


Rock River, WY maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1954 Map of Rawlins, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Rawlins, 1968 Print
    1954 Rawlins
    1968 Print · USGS
    The high plains and mountain ranges of southern Wyoming are shown here in the mid-1950s as the Union Pacific railroad and early highways fueled local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and outposts like the Overland Stage Station, the Utah Oil Refining Station, and the Hadsell Winter Headquarters.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Rock River, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Rock River, 1957 Print
    1955 Rock River
    1957 Print · USGS
    Rock River and the surrounding Albany County high plains are captured here in the mid-fifties at a peak of rail and highway importance. Genealogists and historians can trace the Union Pacific corridor, find the Coal Mine at Pine Ridge, and locate the Tank Farm near Rock River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Wilcox, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Wilcox, 1957 Print
    1955 Wilcox
    1957 Print · USGS
    Albany County's high plains are captured in the mid-1950s, centered on the railroad siding and water-dependent landscape near the Union Pacific line. Genealogists and historians can trace the early transit corridor of the Lincoln Highway and find local landmarks like the Historical Monument and Wilcox station.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Rawlins
    1958 Map of Rawlins
    1958 Rawlins
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Wyoming at the mid-century shows a landscape defined by the Union Pacific Railroad and the high basins of the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace old transportation routes near Fort Fred Steele or explore the mining history around Hanna and Medicine Bow.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 1958 Map of Pierce Reservoir, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Pierce Reservoir, 1960 Print
    1958 Pierce Reservoir
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Albany County are shown here in the late fifties, defined by a network of ranching and early energy development. Researchers can trace family holdings like Dobson Ranch and Diamond Ranch or locate the Diamond Dome gas field and Pierce Reservoir.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Rawlins
    1962 Map of Rawlins
    1962 Rawlins
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Wyoming at the dawn of the sixties shows a landscape shaped by the Union Pacific and the high peaks of the Medicine Bow Mountains. Researchers can trace the path of the old stage routes through Overland Stage Station and Fort Fred Steele.

  9. 1967 Map of Rawlins
    1967 Map of Rawlins
    1967 Rawlins
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming and northern Colorado in the 1980s are defined here by the Union Pacific corridor and the high peaks of the Sierra Madre. Researchers can trace the legacy of old mining and rail towns like Carbon, Hanna, and Medicine Bow along the Overland Trail.

  10. 1980 Map of Medicine Bow
    1980 Map of Medicine Bow
    1980 Medicine Bow
    1980 Print · USGS
    Carbon County’s high plains and industrial corridors are captured here in the late twentieth century, centered on the coal-rich territory around Hanna. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the historic Overland Trail and the Union Pacific Railroad past settlements like Elmo and Fort Steele.

  11. 1982 Map of Rock River
    1982 Map of Rock River
    1982 Rock River
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Laramie Basin and the rugged peaks of the high plains come into focus in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-aligned settlements like Rock River and Bosler, alongside hydraulic landmarks like Wheatland Reservoir No 2.

  12. 1988 Map of Rawlins
    1988 Map of Rawlins
    1988 Rawlins
    1988 Print · USGS
    Southern Wyoming and the Colorado borderlands are detailed here in the late eighties, featuring the intersection of the historic Overland Trail and the Union Pacific. Researchers can trace old rail towns like Medicine Bow and Wamsutter or landmark peaks like Medicine Bow Peak.

  13. 2021 Map of Wilcox, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wilcox, 2021 Print
    2021 Wilcox
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Rock River and the settlement of Wilcox appear here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can trace local ranching boundaries and water systems along Rock Creek, Taylor Ditch, and Johnston Ditch.

  14. 2021 Map of Pierce Reservoir, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Pierce Reservoir, 2021 Print
    2021 Pierce Reservoir
    2021 Print · USGS
    Across the Carbon and Albany County line in the early twenty-first century, this landscape reveals the intricate irrigation networks of Wyoming's high plains. Researchers can trace the water systems that supported local ranching, including Whiskey Number 1 Reservoir, Pierce Reservoir, and the Bosler Ditch Number 3.

  15. 2021 Map of Rock River, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rock River, 2021 Print
    2021 Rock River
    2021 Print · USGS
    The high Wyoming plains around Rock River are documented here in 2021, showing the area's enduring ranching and transport landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate the Rock River Cem and trace water routes like Bluff Ditch and Dutton Creek.

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