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1963 Map of Laramie SW

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Laramie SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

West Laramie and the surrounding high plains of Albany County are defined by a complex network of irrigation and transportation infrastructure in this 1963 survey. The landscape is marked by prominent natural depressions including Big Basin and The Big Hollow, while the agricultural character of the region is anchored by the Univ of Wyo Agronomy Farm and Univ of Wyo Dairy Farm. Aviation and rail history intersect here, with the Union Pacific corridor running parallel to General Brees Field, which serves as a regional aviation hub.

A system of water management is visible through the numerous waterways like the Laramie River, Pioneer Canal, and Monolith Ditch that lace the basin. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves specific cultural sites such as a Cem near the river and the River Ranch. Conservation efforts are also prominent at the Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge, which provides a protected environment within this semi-arid ranching and research corridor.