1961 Map of Woods Landing

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The Laramie River valley defines the eastern edge of this landscape, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like Woods Landing and New Jelm. The area transition from the river bottom to the high timbered reaches of the Medicine Bow National Forest, where drainage systems such as Squirrel Creek and Woods Creek carve through the terrain. A notable institutional presence is found at Chimney Park Camp near Chimney Park, while the southern reaches show the early industrial and agricultural infrastructure of the Buller and Boswell Ditch. Along the western margin, the Union Pacific line cuts through the foothills, illustrating the vital rail connections that supported Wyoming's high-country ranching and timber economy. Smaller settlements such as Jelm and Boswell appear as focused points of activity amidst a network of mountain creeks and canyons.