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1963 Map of Jelm Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Jelm Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Jelm Mountain dominates this portion of Albany County, rising above the western plains of the Laramie River valley. The map reveals a landscape defined by high-altitude ranching and early resource extraction, centered on the Cole Ranch and a network of named springs like Trapper Spring and Barrel Spring. Significant topographical landmarks such as Ring Mountain and Sunrise Pass provide orientation in this high-country environment, while the presence of Prospects and Quarries indicates the region's geological interest to early surveyors.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Old King Ditch and an extensive aqueduct system. Transport through the higher elevations is facilitated by the Jelm Mountain Road and Lookout Road, which lead to the Jelm Lookout. This survey serves as a detailed record of land use and hydrology before modern changes, documenting the intricate system of creek branches like Dickey Branch and Lindsey Creek that feed the river system.