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2021 Map of Granite Basin

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Granite Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Targhee National Forest and Grand Teton National Park meet in this high-altitude landscape, where the western slopes of the Teton Range descend into a complex system of basins and canyons. The terrain is defined by deep glacial cirques like Granite Basin and Ricks Basin, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of S Leigh Cr and the Teton Cr. This area represents a transition between the high peaks of the range and the lower drainage basins to the west.

A network of backcountry routes, including the Teton Crest North Trl and Beard's Wheatfield Trl, traces the ridges and valleys, connecting remote water bodies such as Treasure Lake and the South Leigh Lakes. The presence of the Dry Creek Powerline and the Pratt Canal near the western edge indicates the intersection of this wilderness with the utility and irrigation needs of the surrounding region.