2021 Map of The Nose East

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this high-plains landscape, where the public land is interspersed with private holdings across the border of Weston and Niobrara counties. The drainage network is the defining characteristic of this terrain, with the Cheyenne River carving a path through the southern sections. Tributaries such as Lodgepole Cr, Wildcat Cr, and Coyote Cr create a complex system of draws and breaks, including the distinctive landmark known as The Nose. Ranching and resource management are evident in the presence of Butte Reservoir and local transport routes like Cheyenne River Rd and Grieves Rd. This survey provides a modern view of the open range before more recent developments might alter these established land-use patterns, highlighting the persistent importance of water sources in the Wyoming grasslands.