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1961 Map of Cheyenne North

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cheyenne North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The sprawling northern reach of Cheyenne at the start of the 1960s is defined by its strategic military and aviation hubs. The Francis E Warren Air Force Base dominates the western edge, adjacent to the extensive grounds of Frontier Park and the Cheyenne Country Club. This era shows a city in transition, with mid-century residential expansion pushing northward past Sloan Lake and Lake Absarraca. The urban landscape is densely marked by community infrastructure, including numerous educational sites like Central High Sch and McCormick Jr High Sch, and healthcare facilities such as the Veterans Administration Hospital.

The southern portion of the map highlights the critical role of the rail industry, where the Union Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines converge near an Oil Refinery. Beyond the city limits, the terrain opens into high plains marked by older ranching landmarks like Yellowstone Corral and Lummis Ranch, illustrating the contrast between the growing state capital and the surrounding open rangeland.