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1961 Map of Centennial

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Centennial
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

High-altitude mining and recreation define this landscape in the early 1960s, where the Union Pacific rail line terminates at the settlement of Centennial. The area serves as a significant base for both industrial and academic pursuits, evidenced by the University of Wyoming Science Camp and the nearby Centennial Ranger Sta. The terrain is carved by the North Fork Little Laramie River and Libby Creek, with the prominent Centennial Ridge overlooking several lode mines.

Prospectors and geologists can trace the locations of the Independence Mine, Cliff Mine, and Queen Mine situated along the slopes. Recreation is equally represented by the Medicine Bow Ski Area and the unique Open Air Chapel near Brooklyn Lake. The map details a complex network of water management via the Adams Ditch and North Fork Ditch No 2, supporting both the town and the surrounding Medicine Bow National Forest.