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1968 Map of Garrett

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Garrett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The confluence of the Laramie River and the North Laramie River anchors this 1968 topographic study of northern Albany County. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of Sellers Mountain and Brandel Mountain, where early industrial attempts are marked by several Prospects and the distinct location of Asbestos Spring. Water management for ranching and transport is evident through a series of named reservoirs, including Sturgeon Res No 1, Sturgeon Res No 2, and Sturgeon Res No 3.

Transit through the territory is largely restricted to the unpaved Garrett Road, which follows the contours between Antelope Creek and the southern Duck Creek. The mapping of fine red dashed lines to indicate fence lines suggests a landscape dominated by open-range livestock operations. Other notable landmarks for local historians include Pinto Rocks and the sprawling Davidson Flats on the eastern edge of the quadrangle.