1982 Map of Afton

About this map

Star Valley serves as a primary corridor of settlement on this 1982 survey, where small communities like Afton and Grover are concentrated along the Salt River. The landscape transitions sharply into the high peaks of the Salt River Range and Wyoming Range, dominated by the Bridger National Forest. Historically significant transport routes are documented through the presence of the Lander Cutoff, a vital branch of the Oregon Trail system that traverses this mountainous terrain. The map also records the mid-20th-century industrial footprint in the area, noting extraction sites such as the Cottonwood Mine and Kleinstick Mine. To the east, the geography shifts toward the Green River basin, where Daniel and Marbleton mark the edge of the high desert plains, providing a comprehensive look at the intersection of alpine wilderness and agricultural valley life.