1963 Map of Durham

About this map

Durham sits as the central point of activity in this Laramie County landscape, defined by the steady transit corridors of the Union Pacific railroad and the dual thoroughfares of Highway 80 and Highway 30. The map, reflecting fieldwork from 1963 with revisions through 1978, illustrates a high-plains environment where water sources like Lodgepole Creek and Crow Creek dictated the placement of early infrastructure. The terrain is notably open, marked by a straight-line Pipeline and occasional wells that highlight the region's reliance on underground resources. Settlement patterns here are sparse, with the rail siding and interstate connections serving as the primary anchors for the local geography.