1961 Map of Rex Lake

About this map

The Little Laramie River meanders through the heart of this landscape, carving its way across the broad Centennial Valley. This mid-century survey illustrates an environment defined by water management and high-altitude terrain, where the Union Pacific line runs parallel to the river and several complex irrigation systems, including the Bellamy Ditch and North Fork Ditch No 2, support the local ranching economy. The western and southern margins of the map are dominated by the protected lands of the Medicine Bow National Forest, rising to the prominent summit of Bald Mtn. In the northeast, the Rex Lake Field surrounds Rex Lake, indicating the specialized industrial activity of the area. Small-scale resource extraction is also evident through scattered prospects and a gaging station used for monitoring the river's flow.