1961 Map of Encampment

About this map

The riverfront settlements of Encampment and Riverside serve as the primary hubs of this landscape, situated where the high plains meet the timbered slopes of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The map captures a detailed snapshot of the region's agricultural and industrial infrastructure, featuring the Union Pacific rail line and an extensive network of irrigation canals like the Wagoner Enlarged Ditch and Pacific Ditch that draw from the Encampment River. Local family history is well-represented through numerous named homesteads and outposts, including the Oldman Ranch, Finch Ranch, and the remote Finch Cow Camp. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the mountains, where several prospects and the Tram suggest a history of mineral exploration and transport. The Encampment Cem and Cruse Landing Strip further document the development of these Carbon County communities during the mid-twentieth century.