1964 Map of Marshall

About this map

Marshall and the Bennett Place occupy a high-elevation landscape within the Medicine Bow National Forest during the mid-1960s. The settlement pattern is defined by isolated ranching outposts and high-country landmarks like Crystal Hill and Whistler. Transport across the drainage basins of Cottonwood Creek and Mule Creek is largely facilitated by the historic Old Fort Fetterman Road and various jeep tracks, such as the Mule Creek Trail. The map reveals a legacy of resource exploration with several marked prospects and a gravel pit near the Mine Hills. Water is a critical feature of this terrain, with numerous named draws and springs—including Old Maids Draw and Frenchy Draw—feeding into the larger systems of Sheep Creek and Bean Creek.