1968 Map of Blue Miner Lake

About this map

The Gros Ventre Slide Geological Area dominates the northern landscape of this Wyoming survey, documenting the site of the massive 1925 landslide. To the west, the National Elk Refuge and Teton Game Management Area represent the region's long-standing dedication to wildlife conservation at the edge of Grand Teton Nat Park. The map reveals the isolation of early backcountry outposts like Teton Valley Ranch along the Gros Ventre River and Flat Creek Ranch deep within the Teton National Forest. High-altitude features including Sheep Mountain, Table Mountain, and the namesake Blue Miner Lake are connected only by a network of rudimentary trails. This record is particularly valuable for those tracing the history of recreation and remote ranching in Teton County before modern development reached these higher elevations.