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1962 Map of Granite

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Granite
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Union Pacific corridor dominates this high-plains landscape in Laramie County, tracing a route through the hills north of Saddleback Mountain. Small rural settlements like Granite and Harriman anchor the map, with local life historically centered on ranching and the railroad. Educational landmarks such as the Otone Sch and Willadsen Sch indicate a dispersed but established population during the mid-20th century.

Surface water is a critical feature of this arid terrain, evidenced by the Granite Springs Pumping Sta and an extensive Aqueduct system moving water across the landscape. The drainage patterns of Lone Tree Creek, Goose Creek, and Duck Creek reveal how the topography was managed for cattle and rail operations. Industrial footprints, including several Quarry sites and a Gravel Pit, highlight the extraction of local resources needed for railroad maintenance and road building, including the winding Harriman Road.