1962 Map of Islay

About this map

Mesa Mountain and the high terrain of Cheyenne Pass dominate this 1962 landscape in Laramie County, where the headwaters of the Lodgepole Creek system begin their descent. The map captures a transition from the elevated western ranges down toward the plains, marked by the distinct branches of North Lodgepole Creek, Middle Lodgepole Creek, and South Lodgepole Creek. Historically significant sites include the Site of Camp Walbach, a mid-19th-century military outpost established to protect travelers on the Lodgepole Creek trail. The presence of several Flowing Wells, an Aqueduct, and early ranching footprints like T Ranch and Lorenz Ranch illustrate the critical importance of water management in this arid cattle country. Transportation is anchored by the Colorado and Southern railroad line, which skirts the eastern edge of the quadrangle near the settlement of Islay.