2017 Map of The Nose East

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape on the border of Weston and Niobrara counties. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including Lodgepole Cr, Wildcat Cr, and Coyote Cr, which feed into the prominent Cheyenne River as it winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle. High points and landform features like The Nose and Graham Draw provide topographic orientation across the vast range. Settlement is sparse in this part of Wyoming, with the land utility marked by rural routes such as Cheyenne River Rd and Grieves Rd. The map illustrates a preserved section of the American West, highlighting the complex relationship between federal land management and the natural watercourses that sustain the prairie ecosystem.