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1955 Map of Ayres Spring

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Ayres Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Laramie River basin in Albany County defines this high-plains landscape, where ranching infrastructure and hydrological management are the primary features. A massive expansion of Post Lake (Wheatland Reservoir No. 3) dominates the southern portion of the sheet, reflecting mid-century water storage developments in this arid region. The map preserves the location of Ayres Spring (Historical), a site of early settlement interest, while the surrounding terrain is marked by landforms like Red Hill and the rugged Box Canyon.

Transportation through this high country follows established paths like Garrett Road and Fetterman Road, the latter a corridor of significant importance in frontier history. The landscape is also dotted with numerous water-pumping stations, simply labeled as Windmill, essential for livestock management between the drainage of Sevenmile Creek and the river. These features, along with a prominent Pipeline, illustrate the logistical challenges of resource extraction and agriculture in Wyoming during the 1950s.