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1965 Map of Clawson

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Clawson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Agricultural development in the Teton Basin is defined by an intricate network of irrigation works, including the Edison and Ricks Canal, Kilpack Canal, and the Haden Canal. These waterways snake across the lowlands to support the small settlements of Clawson and Alta, providing a direct contrast to the steep, wooded slopes of the Teton National Forest that dominate the eastern half of the map.

The transition from the high peaks of North Commissary Ridge and Leigh Ridge down to the valley floor is marked by numerous drainages, such as North Leigh Creek and South Fork Badger Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early infrastructure of this Idaho-Wyoming border region, identifying local landmarks like the Grave Pit and various gravel pits that served the community's growth during the mid-1960s.