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1962 Map of Bristol Ridge

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bristol Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Laramie County high plains are dominated by family ranching operations and water management systems in this mid-century topographic record. High points like Chalk Hill and the prominent Bristol Ridge provide a rugged backdrop for a landscape defined by names like the Harry Dayton Ranch, Bert Gillespie Ranch, and F L Duvall Ranch. These labels offer a detailed look at land ownership and settlement patterns before modern consolidation altered many original ranch boundaries.

A network of drainage systems, including South Fork Bear Creek and the long Sweetwater Draw, feeds into critical infrastructure like Nimmo Reservoir No 9. Local history is preserved in small but significant landmarks, such as the Little Bear Cem and the Bliss Pumping Sta, which supported the agricultural and residential needs of this rural Wyoming territory. The presence of a long-distance Pipeline and highway 87 highlights the region's role as a transit corridor for energy and travel across the plains.