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1951 Map of Dwyer

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Dwyer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The confluence of the Laramie River and the North Laramie River anchors this mid-century survey of Platte County, Wyoming. The landscape is defined by its water management and transportation corridors, featuring the North Laramie Canal and systems like Reservoir No 3 and Lowica Reservoir. These irrigation works supported the ranching and agricultural life of the high plains, where numerous Windmills and a Corral are scattered across the terrain.

Settlement is concentrated along the Colorado and Southern (Burlington Route), which connects the small community of Dwyer and the rail-side location of Uva. Local history is noted through the Dwyer Cemetery and a Historical Marker situated near the riverbanks. The survey provides a clear view of the region's infrastructure, from the early highway intersections at Dwyer Junction to the network of pipelines crossing Lewis Flat.