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1953 Map of Johnson Mountain

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Johnson Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Johnson Mountain dominates the central topography of this Wyoming landscape, positioned within the eastern reaches of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The 1953 field check documents a rural economy defined by cattle ranching and early water management, with the North Laramie River and Dry Laramie River serving as critical lifelines. The presence of the Mitchell Canal, Pine Ditch, and Merkel No 1 Ditch highlights the intensive effort to redirect water across the arid terrain.

Evidence of historical industry and local community life is scattered throughout the quadrangle. Genealogists will find interest in the numerous family-named landmarks such as Tatman Ranch and the Sommers-Shockley School, which served the dispersed population. The industrial past is noted at the Black Powder Mines (Inactive) on the slopes of Sheep Mountain, while natural features like Devils Washtub provide unique geographical points of interest along the river corridor.