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1962 Map of Silver Crown

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Silver Crown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Ranching life and water infrastructure define this high-plains landscape west of Cheyenne during the early 1960s. The map reveals a network of family-held land, including the Adolphson Ranch, Old Francis Ranch, and O'Cotner Ranch, situated along the drainages of North Fork Crow Creek and South Fork Crow Creek. A critical feature of this era is the visible path of the Aqueduct and Gilchrist Reservoir, illustrating the vital management of water resources in Laramie County. The presence of the Gilchrist Sch suggests a once-active community node for these distributed homesteads.

Transportation through the area is anchored by the Colorado and Southern railroad line and established routes like Happy Jack Road and Federal Road. Near the small settlement of Silver Crown, a local Silver Crown Beacon stands as a landmark for navigation, while the terrain is marked by distinctive features such as Ninemile Draw. This 1962 survey provides a clear view of the transition from traditional livestock operations to modern utility corridors.