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1968 Map of Grand Teton

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Grand Teton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Grand Teton National Park and the adjacent Targhee National Forest are captured here during a period of established high-alpine exploration and protected ranching. The map documents a rugged vertical landscape defined by the iconic peaks of the Teton Range, including Grand Teton, Middle Teton, and South Teton, alongside active geological features like Teton Glacier and the Middle Teton Glacier.

Lower elevations reveal the human footprint in the valley floor, showing historic western holdings such as the J Y Ranch, White Grass Ranch, and R Lazy S Ranch near the Snake River. The detail extends to back-country infrastructure essential for park management and mountaineering, from the Patrol Cabin in Death Canyon to the White Grass Ranger Station and the winding Teton Crest Trail. This survey provides a precise look at the drainage patterns and glacial lakes, including Phelps Lake, Bradley Lake, and Taggart Lake, before modern tourism further altered the corridor.