1963 Map of Durham

About this map

Union Pacific rails cut across this Laramie County landscape, anchoring the small siding of Durham. The topography is defined by the east-flowing drainages of Lodgepole Creek in the north and Crow Creek along the southern margin, creating a series of ridgelines and draws typical of the high plains. By the mid-1960s, the corridor was undergoing a significant transportation shift as the new Interstate 80 was established alongside the traditional route of U. S. 30. This transition illustrates the evolution from early transcontinental rail dominance to the modern interstate highway era. Infrastructure on the map is sparse but functional, featuring a major Pipeline and several scattered wells, reflecting the region's reliance on subterranean resources and long-distance transport networks.