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1962 Map of Millbrook

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Millbrook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Ranching operations and sophisticated irrigation systems define this high-plains landscape along the Little Laramie River. The presence of the Millbrook Sch and various family-named holdings, such as Whitney Ranch and Croonberg Ranch, indicate a well-established rural community organized around the water and rail corridors. The Union Pacific railroad cuts through the center of the sheet, running parallel to the Millbrook Res No 1 and Millbrook Res No 2 reservoirs. This infrastructure supported the movement of livestock and goods in a region where the historic Overland Trail once crossed the northern plains.

The topography transitions from the river valley into the timbered slopes of the Medicine Bow National Forest to the southwest. Significant landmarks like Table Mountain and the expansive Lake Hattie Reservoir provide prominent reference points. A complex network of canals and ditches, including the Stewart Canal, illustrates the heavy reliance on water management to sustain the local economy between the river and the mountains.