1955 Map of Goat Mountain

About this map

Iron Mountain and the prominent Limestone Rim dominate this high-plains landscape in the mid-1950s. The area is defined by a ranching and mining economy, where the network of Chugwater Creek tributaries, such as Middle Chugwater Creek and South Chugwater Creek, provides essential water for established operations like the Bell Ranch and Indian Guide Ranch. The presence of Titaniferous Deposits and a Titaniferous Prospect Area near Goat Mountain highlights the mineral exploration of the era. This survey, part of the Missouri River Basin development program, captures the intersection of the Albany and Laramie county lines amidst a landscape of named high-country flats, including Coyote Flat and Long Flat. Local history is anchored at sites such as Iron Mountain Camp and the uniquely named Dummy Hill.