2011 Map of Bates

About this map

The Teton Basin dominates this portion of Teton County, Idaho, where the Teton River meanders through a landscape defined by its complex hydrology. The settlement of Bates serves as a central point in a network of rural roads such as W Bates Rd and S Bates Rd, connecting local families to historic sites like the Bates Cemetery and Cedron Cemetery. The map documents a significant water management system, featuring the Tonks Canal and various river access points, including the Nickerson Bridge Access Area and Fox Creek West Access Area. To the west, the terrain rises toward Patterson Ridge and Horse Heaven, while the drainage of Mahogany Creek and the multiple forks of the Teton River—specifically Three Forks and Twin Forks—illustrate the natural irrigation of the valley floor.