1945 Map of Esterbrook

About this map

Esterbrook sits at the heart of this high-country landscape along the border of Converse and Albany counties. The area is defined by a dense network of family-operated ranching operations and remote mountain schools that served this isolated community in the mid-1940s. Notable ranching sites like the La Bonte Ranch, Macfarlane Ranch, and Atkinson Ranch are scattered among the foothills, while educational hubs such as Morton Sch and Hanks Sch highlight the dispersed settlement pattern. The terrain is dominated by prominent summits including Laramie Pk and Black Mtn, providing a backdrop for the numerous waterways like Horseshoe Creek and La Bonte Creek that drain the region. Local history enthusiasts can trace the Horseshoe Trail and identify former community centers like Binford or the gathering spaces of Harris Park and Ullman Park.