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1908 Map of Laramie

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Laramie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The high plains of Laramie and its surrounding ranchlands are meticulously documented in this early 20th-century survey, conducted shortly after the turn of the century. The Union Pacific River railroad corridor serves as the primary artery for the region, connecting the growing hub of Laramie with smaller stops like Hatton and Millbrook. The landscape is a mix of industrial infrastructure and expansive grazing lands, evidenced by the high concentration of named family properties such as Alsops Ranch, Frazier's Ranch, and Nelson's Road Ranch.

South of the city, the UPRR Main Line tracks past Red Buttes and a dedicated Fish Hatchery, while the geological depression of The Big Hollow dominates the central terrain. Water management is critical in this arid environment, shown through the network of the Laramie River and various alkali bodies like Hutton Lake and Lake Hattie. To the west and south, the elevation rises sharply into the Medicine Bow Nat For and toward the Wyoming Colorado Boundary Line, where landmarks like Jelm Mtn and Ring Mtn anchor the horizon.