2012 Map of Boars Tusk

About this map

Boars Tusk serves as the namesake landmark for this Sweetwater County landscape, defined by a network of seasonal drainages and local ranching history. The map documents the arid terrain surrounding Killpecker Cr and Nitch Cr, where water management was vital for survival and commerce. Features like Fifteenmile Knoll Reservoir near Fifteenmile Knoll illustrate the importance of surface water collection in this part of Wyoming. To the north, the Lewis Ranch stands as a focal point of settlement, while natural breaks in the elevation appear at Deer Canyon and Pine Canyon. Along the western edge, Chilton Rd provides the primary transit route through a region characterized by prominent rises such as Matthews Hill.