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1961 Map of Lake Owen

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lake Owen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Centennial Valley opens across the western half of this Wyoming landscape, providing a flat expanse for the Little Laramie River and its various forks. The valley floor contrasts sharply with the dramatic rise of Sheep Mountain to the east, which dominates the topography within the Medicine Bow National Forest. The presence of the Buckeye Sch and the Union Pacific railroad line indicates the intersection of rural education and major transportation infrastructure during this era.

Water management is a central theme of the map, evidenced by the prominent Lake Owen and a nearby Aqueduct system. To the south, Iron Mountain stands near the confluence of Squaw Creek and Fox Creek, while the Laramie River makes a brief appearance in the southeastern corner. This survey documents the transition from the high-altitude valley to the wooded slopes of the Medicine Bow range, tracing the vital watercourses like Hecht Creek and Strain Creek that drain the mountain's western face.