Old Maps of Casper, Wyoming for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Casper with 36 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 Casper has changed over the decades.


Casper, WY maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Brookhurst, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Brookhurst, 1958 Print
    1949 Brookhurst
    1958 Print · USGS
    Natrona County in the late 1940s shows a landscape shaped by the river and the rail, just as the regional oil industry was maturing. Researchers can trace family ranch lands like Jones Ranch, locate the rural Muddy Sch, and follow the Burlington and Quincy railroad through Brookhurst.

  2. 1950 Map of Brookhurst
    1950 Map of Brookhurst
    1950 Brookhurst
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Natrona County is documented here as ranching traditions and railroad industry converged along the North Platte River. Researchers can trace early rural infrastructure through the Muddy Sch, Mystery Bridge, and family holdings like Hat Six Ranch.

  3. 1950 Map of Goose Egg, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Goose Egg, 1952 Print
    1950 Goose Egg
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Natrona County comes to life at the foot of the mountains as rail and river networks converge. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Mountain View and find rural landmarks like Sageglen Sch and the local Cem.

  4. 1951 Map of The Reefs
    1951 Map of The Reefs
    1951 The Reefs
    1951 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Natrona County appear in detail in the early fifties, showcasing the region's evolving industrial and aviation landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of the Wardwell Airport, the Oil Tank Farm (Abandoned), and landmarks like The Reefs.

  5. 1951 Map of Casper, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Casper, 1952 Print
    1951 Casper
    1952 Print · USGS
    Casper at the midpoint of the century is a bustling energy and transit hub along the North Platte River. Genealogists and historians can locate family-owned holdings like C Y Ranch, industrial landmarks like the Oil Tank Farms, and local institutions including the State Childrens Home.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Casper, 1977 Print
    1955 Map of Casper, 1977 Print
    1955 Casper
    1977 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming in the mid-fifties is defined by its massive water projects and an emerging energy economy centered around Casper. Genealogists and historians can trace old ranching outposts like Ervay alongside industrial sites such as the Uranium Mill and Poison Spider Oil Field.

  7. 1958 Map of Casper
    1958 Map of Casper
    1958 Casper
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming in the late fifties is defined by its massive high-desert reservoirs and the burgeoning energy infrastructure around Casper. Genealogists and researchers can trace remote outposts like Bairoil and Love Ranch or locate the Poison Spider Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Crimson Dawn, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Crimson Dawn, 1964 Print
    1960 Crimson Dawn
    1964 Print · USGS
    High on the plateaus south of Casper in the early sixties, this map documents a landscape of mountain recreation and ranching outposts. Researchers can find the old Eadsville mining site, the Hogadon Basin Ski Area, and Crimson Dawn.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of The Reefs, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of The Reefs, 1962 Print
    1961 The Reefs
    1962 Print · USGS
    Natrona County was an evolving hub of Wyoming’s energy industry in the early sixties, shaped by oil fields and desert pipelines. Genealogists and researchers can trace the footprint of Wardwell Airport, the homes at Richardson Acres, and the old Tank Farm.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of Brookhurst, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Brookhurst, 1965 Print
    1961 Brookhurst
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape defined by the North Platte River and its industrial hubs. Genealogists can trace family holdings like Hat Six Ranch and Jones Ranch alongside the historic Emigrant Trail.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1961 Map of Goose Egg, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Goose Egg, 1965 Print
    1961 Goose Egg
    1965 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Casper come into focus in the early sixties, showing where old frontier routes met modern industrial growth. Trace the historic Emigrant Trail past the Custard Massacre Site or locate early neighborhoods like Mountain View.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1961 Map of Casper, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Casper, 1965 Print
    1961 Casper
    1965 Print · USGS
    Casper and its neighbors developed rapidly during the mid-century energy boom, bordered by the river and the mountain. Researchers can trace the layout of Evansville, the sprawling Oil Tank Farm, and neighborhood anchors like Casper College.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1962 Map of Casper
    1962 Map of Casper
    1962 Casper
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming during the early sixties was a landscape of expanding energy production and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of the Lost Soldier Oil Field, the development of Casper Air Terminal, and the irrigation network of Pathfinder Reservoir.

  14. 1979 Map of Casper, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Casper, 1980 Print
    1979 Casper
    1980 Print · USGS
    Casper and the North Platte River valley are documented here during the late seventies, showing the city's growth against the backdrop of the Laramie Mountains. Researchers can trace the historic Emigrant Trail past Bessemer Mountain or locate family plots at Highland Cem.

  15. 1988 Map of Casper
    1988 Map of Casper
    1988 Casper
    1988 Print · USGS
    High plains and mountain ranges define Central Wyoming in the late eighties, centered on the growth of the Casper urban corridor. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western RR or locate small outposts like Jeffrey City and Bairoil.

  16. 2012 Map of Crimson Dawn, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Crimson Dawn, 2012 Print
    2012 Crimson Dawn
    2012 Print · USGS
    Casper Mountain's high-altitude community and recreation areas are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of Crimson Dawn, locate Asbestos Spring, and explore the grounds of Camp Wyoba.

  17. 2012 Map of Casper, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Casper, 2012 Print
    2012 Casper
    2012 Print · USGS
    Casper and its riverfront neighbors are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the urban footprint between the river and the mountain. Researchers can trace the Emigrant Trl or locate family sites near Highland Cem and Evansville.

  18. 2012 Map of Brookhurst, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Brookhurst, 2012 Print
    2012 Brookhurst
    2012 Print · USGS
    Natrona County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing residential tracts and historic ranch lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Brookhurst and Strouds or locate the established boundaries of Milne Ranch and Hat Six Ranch.

  19. 2012 Map of Goose Egg, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Goose Egg, 2012 Print
    2012 Goose Egg
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Casper suburbs and the high Wyoming range meet along the N Platte River in the early 2010s. Trace the intersection of modern growth and older ranching history through Red Buttes Village, the historic Old Yellowstone Hwy, and Goose Egg.

  20. 2012 Map of The Reefs, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of The Reefs, 2012 Print
    2012 The Reefs
    2012 Print · USGS
    North of Casper in the early twenty-first century, this Natrona County landscape shows a mix of energy production and residential growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads of Homa Hills and Richardson Acres or locate the Midway Oil Field.

  21. 2015 Map of Crimson Dawn, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Crimson Dawn, 2015 Print
    2015 Crimson Dawn
    2015 Print · USGS
    The high slopes of Casper Mountain and the Crimson Dawn area are captured here in the mid-2010s as residential and park roads expanded across the summit. Local researchers can trace the paths of Strube Loop, find the secluded Asbestos Spring, or navigate the remote terrain around Muddy Mtn.

  22. 2015 Map of Casper, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Casper, 2015 Print
    2015 Casper
    2015 Print · USGS
    Casper and the riverfront communities of Mills and Evansville are mapped here just after the turn of the twenty-first century. Local historians can trace development from the North Platte River to Casper Mtn, including the path of the Emigrant Trl.

  23. 2015 Map of The Reefs, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of The Reefs, 2015 Print
    2015 The Reefs
    2015 Print · USGS
    North of Casper in the mid-2010s, this area shows the distinctive residential growth of the Wyoming high plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named developments like Hartrandt and the unique aviation-based layout of Bar Nunn near Soda Lake.

  24. 2015 Map of Goose Egg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Goose Egg, 2015 Print
    2015 Goose Egg
    2015 Print · USGS
    The western suburbs of Casper and the winding North Platte River define this 2015 landscape during a period of steady regional growth. Researchers can trace local development from the streets of Mills and Paradise Valley to landmarks like Red Butte and Goose Egg.

  25. 2015 Map of Brookhurst, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Brookhurst, 2015 Print
    2015 Brookhurst
    2015 Print · USGS
    The high plains east of Casper come into focus in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by the North Platte River and suburban growth. Researchers can trace local landmarks from Casper Mtn to the small settlements of Brookhurst and Strouds.

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