1895 Map of Laramie

About this map

Laramie sits at the heart of this 1890s survey, established as a critical hub along the Union Pacific R. R. mainline. The settlement pattern reveals an era of early Wyoming development, where isolated outposts like Sartoris Ranch and Bacons Ranch dot the landscape between the Little Laramie River and the Laramie River. Significant early infrastructure is visible, including the Penitentiary and the territorial-era Ft. Sanders. The map illustrates a transitional landscape where high-plains ranching meets emerging industrial and institutional growth. Beyond the rails, landmarks such as Jelm Mt. and the Sheep Mts. define the western horizon, while the Fish Hatchery and local school locations like Red Buttes (Leuh) provide specific points of interest for those tracing the social geography of Albany County before the turn of the century.