1955 Map of Poe Mountain

About this map

Sybille Game and Fish Experimental Unit occupies a significant portion of this high-altitude terrain along the western edge of the Laramie Mountains. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage network of Sybille Creek, where the North, Middle, South, and Little Sybille Creek forks converge near the Garton Sch. The map reveals a remote ranching economy at the mid-century, anchored by family-named sites like McGill Ranch near Gold Hill and Lucy Ranch to the south. Evidence of water management and early infrastructure is scattered throughout the canyons, including Dover Reservoir No 2, Grant Creek Reservoir, and an Aban'd Canal near the Albany and Platte County line. These features, along with a network of jeep trails, reflect the logistical challenges of navigating the steep elevations between Poe Mountain and Yaunt Mountain.