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1961 Map of Sibley Peak

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sibley Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Sibley Peak and Anvil Peak overlook a landscape deeply marked by the corridors of westward expansion. The legendary Emigrant Trail traverses the northeastern terrain alongside the Pony Express St, with a dedicated Oregon Trail Marker signaling the route's historical significance. This 1961 survey, updated with 1981 revisions, documents the coexistence of pioneer paths with modern infrastructure like the Burlington Northern railroad and several pipelines.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Downey Reservoir Number One and its associated flowing well. To the east, the shoreline of Glendo Reservoir within Glendo State Park highlights the transformation of the North Platte river system. Local landmarks such as the Horseshoe Cem and Sommers Hill provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing early ranching and settlement patterns in this Wyoming territory.