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1987 Map of Bynum Reservoir

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Bynum Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Bynum Reservoir dominates this high plains landscape in Teton County, serving as the central hub for a complex network of water management features designed for prairie agriculture. The map documents the vital Bynum Reservoir Canal and the Eldorado Ditch, which redirect water across the terrain toward local holdings like the Crary Ranch and Crawford Ranch. This irrigation infrastructure illustrates the persistent effort to harness the seasonal flow of the Teton River and smaller tributaries such as Muddy Creek and Miller Creek.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the terrain rises toward Poker Butte, while smaller water bodies like Harvey Lake and Farmers Reservoir provide additional storage. The presence of a Landing Strip near the river and a Boat Ramp on the reservoir's eastern shore indicates how this remote working landscape integrated utility with local recreation and transportation by the late twentieth century.