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1951 Map of Dwyer

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Dwyer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Colorado and Southern railroad tracks bisect the landscape of Platte County, following a northern trajectory through the small settlements of Uva and Dwyer. The rail corridor serves as the primary artery for this high-plains region, connecting localized ranching and farming operations to larger markets. In the south, the Laramie River and North Laramie River converge near an area marked by a Historical Marker, indicating the early importance of these waterways for travel and irrigation in eastern Wyoming.

Water management is a central theme of the topography, evidenced by Reservoir No 3, Fish Creek, and several irrigation structures labeled simply as Ditch. Windmills dot the land, particularly near the Dwyer Cemetery, signaling the reliance on groundwater for livestock. The landscape is also traversed by a modern Pipeline, reflecting the mid-century industrial development alongside traditional landmarks like the Corral and the summit of Milton.