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1968 Map of Granite Basin

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Granite Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Grand Targhee Resort sits at the edge of Ricks Basin, marking a period of expansion for mountain recreation on the western slopes of the Teton Range. This 1968 field survey documents the infrastructure of the burgeoning ski area on Freds Mountain, showing the original Ski Lift and parking area during the resort's early years. The surrounding landscape, protected within the Targhee National Forest and the boundary of Grand Teton National Park, is defined by high alpine basins and deep glacial drainages.

A network of historical paths including the Leigh Creek Trail and Alaska Basin Trail connects the remote high country, where features like Granite Basin and the South Leigh Lakes remain untouched by development. In the southern valleys, Treasure Mountain Camp and Treasure Lake are visible along the floor of Teton Canyon, illustrating how the area supported both organized youth camps and primitive wilderness access.