1981 Map of Laramie

About this map

Laramie serves as the central hub of this 1981 survey, where the Union Pacific railroad and major highways converge against the backdrop of the Laramie Mountains. The landscape transitions from the broad, lake-dotted expanse of the Big Hollow to the timbered heights of the Medicine Bow National Forest. This region is defined by a complex hydrology of irrigation and storage, including the Lake Hattie Reservoir, Soda Lakes, and an aqueduct system. Historically significant routes like the Overland Trail and Pacific Trail cross the terrain, marking the legacy of westward migration. Smaller settlements such as Red Buttes, Howell, and Tie Siding are documented along the rail line, while protected areas like the Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge preserve the alkaline lake basins characteristic of the high plains.