1943 Map of Esterbrook

About this map

The rugged intersection of the Laramie Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest defines this 1943 survey, centered on the small mountain community of Esterbrook. Rising above the surrounding timber and drainages, Laramie Pk serves as a dominant landmark in the south, while the landscape to the north is carved by La Bonte Creek and Horseshoe Creek. This area illustrates a mid-century ranching economy where family-named holdings like La Bonte Ranch, Ballard Ranch, and Atkinson Ranch are connected by narrow trails and mountain roads.