1905 Map of Sherman

About this map

High-altitude ranching and the critical transit corridors of the Laramie Mountains define this landscape at the turn of the century. The Union Pacific RR cuts across the southern portion of the map, passing through the high point of Sherman and the Ames Monument, while the Colorado and Southern RR moves through the eastern foothills near Islay Sta. This era represents a period of intensive land use by early Wyoming settlers, evidenced by the high density of family-run operations such as Benders Ranch, Mc Donalds Ranch, and Shavers Ranch.