1955 Map of Baldy Mountain

About this map

The eastern foothills of the Laramie Mountains define this landscape, where high-altitude ranching and complex drainage patterns intersect. Surveyed for the development of the Missouri River Basin, the topography is dominated by the prominent summit of Baldy Mountain and a distinctive formation known as The Buttes. The area's hydrology is characterized by numerous small tributaries and seasonal flows, including the headwaters of Middle Chugwater Creek and South Chugwater Creek. Human presence is sparse, anchored by the Greaser Ranch situated along Strong Creek. The map details a network of unimproved roads and trails that traverse the terrain, following the natural breaks of the land between Middle Sybille Creek and Shanton Creek, reflecting the isolation and functional layout of mid-century Wyoming cattle country.