1950 Map of Fort Laramie
USGS Topo · Published 1963About this map
Fort Laramie National Monument stands at the confluence of the North Platte River and the Laramie River, marking a site of immense significance in Western history. This 1950 field check captures the area's transition into the mid-century, where the former grounds of the Fort Laramie Military Reservation (Abandoned) meet a complex modern irrigation network. The landscape is defined by the Fort Laramie Canal, Interstate Canal, and various water-control structures like siphons and sluice gates, reflecting the vital role of water management in the Wyoming plains. To the north, the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks parallel the river, connecting the settlement of Fort Laramie to the broader regional economy. The inclusion of the local Cem and family-named watercourses like Deer Creek and Little Deer Creek provides essential landmarks for genealogical research in Goshen County.
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Editions of this 1950 Fort Laramie Map
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Historical Maps of Fort Laramie Through Time
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