1980 Map of Afton

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Star Valley dominates this 1980s-era study, where the pastoral agricultural basin meets the steep ascent of the Bridger National Forest. The town of Afton is the primary hub, situated where Swift Creek emerges from the canyons into the valley. This landscape preserves layers of western movement, specifically the Emigrant Salt River Trail and the Lander Cutoff, which skirt the edges of the valley floor. These routes, once vital for mid-19th-century westward migration, remain etched into the topography alongside modern developments like the Municipal Airport and County Fairground. To the west, the Salt River and its accompanying irrigation infrastructure, including the Johnson Ditch, highlight the valley's reliance on water management for ranching. The eastern half shifts abruptly into high-elevation terrain, featuring Swift Creek Lake and numerous named canyons such as Hale Canyon and Elbow Canyon.