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1992 Map of Centennial

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Centennial
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Centennial sits at the foot of the Snowy Range, where the plains of Albany County meet the steep eastern slopes of the Medicine Bow National Forest. This 1990s revision details a landscape defined by seasonal recreation and higher education, featuring the Snowy Range Ski Area and the University of Wyoming Science Camp along the Snowy Range Road. The high-altitude terrain is dotted with glacial features such as Brooklyn Lake, Salty Lake, and Swastika Lake, which feed the various forks of the Little Laramie River.

Industrial and cultural history is visible in the legacy of the Union Pacific railroad corridor and the presence of the Independence Mine on Centennial Ridge. The map also captures local community landmarks, including the Open Air Chapel near Nash Fork and the Centennial Work Center. This area transition from extractive industry toward a managed forest and recreational hub is clearly marked by the numerous 4WD trails and forest service roads like Barber Lake Road.