1964 Map of Boulder Lake

About this map

Boulder sits at the heart of this landscape where high mountain waters meet the ranching infrastructure of the basin. The transition from the rugged slopes of the Bridger National Forest to the valley floor is defined by an intricate network of irrigation projects, including the Boulder Canal, Fayette Ditch, and Howard Routh Ditch. These systems divert water from Boulder Lake and Burnt Lake to support local agricultural operations. Evidence of early land management is visible in the Boulder Lake Drift Fence and features like the Crested Wheatgrass Windmill. The confluence of the New Fork River and the East Fork River in the south provides a geographic anchor near the historic Boulder Cemetery, reflecting the long-standing settlement of this portion of Sublette County.