1955 Map of Goat Mountain

About this map

Iron Mountain Camp sits in the rugged upland terrain of the Laramie Range, an area defined by mineral exploration and isolated ranching outposts. This 1955 survey, updated with 1979 aerial data, highlights the industrial interest in the landscape through numerous titaniferous deposits and a titaniferous prospect area near Goat Mountain. The drainage systems, including Middle Chugwater Creek and Strong Creek, carve through prominent geological formations like the Limestone Rim. Scattered throughout this high-altitude country are family-named landmarks such as Indian Guide Ranch and Bosler Ranch, reflecting the era's deep-rooted ranching history. High points like Eagle Top and Dummy Hill overlook the expansive Coyote Flat, providing a detailed record of the livestock and mining operations that once characterized this borderland between Albany and Laramie counties.