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1939 Map of Saratoga

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Saratoga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

The North Platte River flows through the heart of this upper valley region, anchoring a landscape where ranching and early forestry converge near the Continental Divide. Centered on the town of Saratoga, the map reveals a network of homesteads and remote outposts, including the Kennaday Ranch and Skyline Ranch. The Saratoga & Encampment Valley RR provides a critical industrial link south to Encampment and Riverside, supporting the transport of timber and minerals from the nearby Medicine Bow National Forest.

Remote infrastructure is meticulously documented, from the Brush Creek Ranger Sta to the Blackhall Mtn Lookout on the southern high ground. Educational and community hubs like the South Spring Creek Sch appear alongside recreational landmarks such as the Wyco Club. The convergence of the Cherokee Trail and Encampment Trail illustrates the area's legacy as a transit corridor through the Medicine Bow Mountains, while the Big Creek Mine and several ranger stations highlight the era's focus on resource management.