1963 Map of Pine Bluffs SW

About this map

Muddy Creek and Spring Creek carve through this high plains landscape at the border of Wyoming and Colorado during the early 1960s. The topography is defined by the Razor ridge and a network of ephemeral drainages that supported isolated agricultural operations. These ranching outposts, including Kelly Ranch in the north and Baumann Ranch along the southern boundary, highlight the sparse but enduring settlement pattern of the region. Aviation infrastructure is represented by the Butler Landing Strip, situated on a level bench between the draws. The map captures the area just as the Laramie Co Weld Co line was being reinforced by modern surveying, showing a landscape where water sources like the simple Spring were vital for the surrounding livestock and small-scale operations like the Gravel Pit.