1954 Map of Torrington

About this map

Fort Laramie National Historic Site stands as a central landmark along the North Platte River, marking a geography defined by the transition from the high plains to the mountain front. This mid-century survey illustrates a landscape of established ranching and vital water management, where the Glendo Reservoir and Guernsey Reservoir provide critical infrastructure for the arid eastern Wyoming region. The convergence of major transportation corridors is evident, as the Burlington Northern and Chicago and North Western railroads follow the river valleys, connecting eastern agricultural hubs like Torrington and Lusk with the industrial centers of Douglas and Glenrock. To the west, the rising elevations of the Medicine Bow National Forest and Laramie Peak dominate the skyline, while historic migration markers like Register Cliff remain preserved on the landscape.