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1961 Map of Centennial

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Centennial
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Centennial sits at the eastern foot of Centennial Ridge, serving as a gateway to the high-country recreation and industrial history of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The landscape is a complex network of glacial lakes and mountain drainages, including Brooklyn Lake, Libby Creek, and the Middle Fork Little Laramie River. This early 1960s survey documents the area's dual character as a scientific and recreational hub, featuring the University of Wyoming Science Camp and the Medicine Bow Ski Area.

Evidence of the region's extraction and water-management history is visible through the Independence Mine and Queen Mine, alongside several irrigation features like the Adams Ditch and Domick Ditch. The presence of the Union Pacific rail line and various campgrounds, such as the North Fork Campground, underscores the importance of transportation and early tourism in Albany County. Local spiritual and administrative life is noted by the Open Air Chapel and the Centennial Ranger Station.