1896 Map of Hartville

About this map

Fort Laramie stands as a focal point near the confluence of the North Platte River and the Laramie River in this late nineteenth-century landscape. The terrain is defined by a mix of early ranching and burgeoning industrial interests, with Iron Mines situated north of Hartville and several established outposts like 4 J Ranch and Water Hole Ranch dotting the northern reaches. The Cheyenne Northern Branch and Gulf and Denver Pacific Union railroads provide the primary transportation corridors, connecting the emerging town of Wheatland to the broader region.