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1963 Map of Archer

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Archer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The settlement of Archer stands as a central junction on this Laramie County landscape, where the Union Pacific Railroad cuts a diagonal path through the high plains. This early 1960s survey captures an era of agricultural research and ranching, evidenced by the presence of the Univ of Wyoming Experimental Station and the sprawling Wyoming Hereford Ranch. The infrastructure of the era is clearly defined by a network of irrigation systems like Stewart Ditch and Bolln Ditch drawing from Crow Creek.

Development along the western edge shows the growth of local services and transport, featuring Old U S 30, Dell Blvd, and the Dildine Sch. The transition from rural homesteads to civic landmarks is marked by Cheyenne Memorial Gardens and a prominent Landing Strip. Local industry is represented by several scattered Gravel Pits, while a mid-century Roadside Park along the highway provides a rare public stopping point for travelers.