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2015 Map of Laramie SW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Laramie SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

West Laramie and the Laramie Regional Airport anchor the eastern edge of this high plains landscape, where the urban fringe of Laramie meets the open ranching country of Albany County. The region is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation and water management, necessary for the arid Wyoming climate. The Pioneer Canal, Pioneer Lateral, and Park Ditch snake across the terrain, redirecting water toward agricultural lands and the Sevenmile Lakes. To the west, the massive depression of The Big Hollow sits near Big Basin, illustrating the unique wind-eroded geology of the Laramie Plains.

Transportation corridors including Old Highway 130 and the Snowy Range Rd provide access to the foothills, while the Laramie River and Fivemile Cr flow through the southeastern reaches of the quadrangle. This 2015 edition documents the modern interface between the city's expanding residential grid, its aviation infrastructure, and the enduring pastoral landscape that has supported the area's economy for generations.