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1967 Map of Crystal Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Crystal Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Gros Ventre Range peaks and high-altitude drainage systems dominate this mid-century topographic study within the Teton National Forest. The landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of Crystal Peak, Pyramid Peak, and Corner Peak, which rise above a network of alpine waterways including the West Fork Crystal Creek and the southern flow of Granite Creek. A network of Pack Trails provides the only recorded infrastructure through this wilderness, crossing critical transition points like Packsaddle Pass.

Remote water features such as Box Lake and the marshy expanse of The Meadows highlight the drainage patterns that feed into Crystal Creek. The lack of any established roads or permanent structures on the map reflects the primitive state of this backcountry before modern recreational development increased access. For those studying the wilderness history of the region, the placement of these early trails and named landmarks like Burnt Point provides a clear view of the land's character during the 1960s.