1960 Map of Habig Spring

About this map

Fort Laramie Military Reservation (Abnd) occupies the northwestern corner of this landscape, marking a transition from historic military grounds to the agricultural and grazing lands of Goshen County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes between Harmony Heights and the broad London Flats, where water management becomes the primary driver of the local economy. Critical infrastructure like the Fort Laramie Canal and Grattan Ditch trace the contours of the land, while the historic Emigrant Trail cuts across the northeastern reaches, following a path established by early western travelers. Natural water sources like Habig Spring and Sandercook Spring provide essential relief in an area marked by seasonal features such as Sheep Wash and Sand Draw. The map reveals a high-plains environment where surveyors meticulously recorded fence and field lines, illustrating the 20th-century parceling of the Wyoming frontier.