1992 Map of Arlington

About this map

Arlington sits at the northern edge of the Medicine Bow National Forest in Carbon County, representing a landscape where historic transit routes and high-altitude ranching converge. The map documents the legendary Overland Trail as it skirts the foothills of the Laramie Mountains, crossing watercourses like Rock Creek, Foote Creek, and Onemile Creek. Ranching legacy is prominent throughout the terrain, with family and named operations such as Bengough Ranch, Old Fisher Ranch, and Raffer Six Ranch scattered across the drainages. Elevations rise sharply toward Rock Mountain, Deer Mountain, and Cooper Hill, defining a region shaped by both its natural ruggedness and the infrastructure of the late 20th century, including a prominent Pipeline and Aqueduct that traverse the high plains.