2012 Map of Laramie SW

About this map

West Laramie and the surrounding high plains of Albany County are defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation and academic research. The landscape is marked by the Pioneer Canal, Park Ditch, and Pioneer Lateral, which channel water across the arid terrain near The Big Hollow. Educational and agricultural history is anchored here by the University of Wyoming Agronomy Farm and the University of Wyoming Dairy Farm, positioned southwest of the Laramie Regional Airport. Along the meandering course of the Laramie River, smaller settlements and landings like River Ranch appear alongside natural features such as Fivemile Cr and Sevenmile Lakes. The transition from the residential streets of West Laramie to the expansive open ranges illustrates the region's dual identity as both a university hub and a ranching center.