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2020 Map of Bates

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bates
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The agricultural and riparian landscapes of the Teton Basin define this 2020 study, where the Teton River meanders northward through a complex network of sloughs and tributaries. Small settlements such as Bates and Cedron anchor the local road grid, serving as reference points for genealogists and local historians alongside the Bates Cem and Cedron Cem. The river's influence is clear through features like Rainbow Bend and the infrastructure of the Bates Bridge and Buxton Bridge.

To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Targhee National Forest, marked by distinctive geological features like Mahogany Ridge, Twin Creek Ridge, and Patterson Ridge. This western portion of the map transitions from the developed valley floor to high-altitude landmarks such as Lizard Lake and Mine Canyon, providing a detailed look at the interface between Idaho's settled river valleys and its protected mountain wilderness.