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1901 Map of Grand Teton

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Grand Teton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Teton Range granite peaks and the high valley of Jackson Hole are depicted in this early survey, showing the region before major modern developments. The map provides a detailed view of the homesteading era, noting numerous family-run operations like Edwards Ranch, Sargent's Ranch, and Carmichael's Ranch that preceded the expansion of federal protections. Early tourism infrastructure is already present at the Jackson Lake Lodge and Teton Lodge, while Moran serves as a local hub near the outlet of Jackson Lake.

Transportation across the formidable Snake River relied on the Menor Ferry Bridge and Conrad Ferry, vital links for settlers in Grovont and Wilson. Beyond the valley floor, the map traces the high alpine terrain of Death Canyon and Cascade Creek, alongside the boundaries of the Targhee National Forest and the Elk Refuge Res. This edition includes red-ink updates from 1931 by the National Park Service to reflect the newly established Grand Teton National Park.