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1991 Map of Burns

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Burns
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Burns stands as a focal point in eastern Laramie County, characterized by its compact town grid and the nearby Burns Cem. The landscape is defined by the vital water management systems of the high plains, featuring Thomas Reservoir No 1, Thomas Reservoir No 2, and Gilland Reservoir. These catchments, along with Lodgepole Creek and Spring Creek, illustrate the historical reliance on irrigation and stock water in this semi-arid region.

Transport corridors dominate the southern half of the map, where the Union Pacific railroad and major highways 30 and 80 run parallel, following the natural grades of the North Fork Muddy Creek. Further east, the settlement of Egbert appears with its Storage Bins, marking a typical rail-side agricultural hub. This survey provides a clear view of the ranching and transit infrastructure that sustained these communities through the late twentieth century.