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1965 Map of Grizzly Lake

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Grizzly Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Gros Ventre River carves through the northern reaches of the Teton National Forest in this mid-1960s topographical study. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the steep transitions between the river valley and the surrounding peaks, including the Red Hills and the prominent height of Haystack. Settlement is sparse, limited primarily to the Red Rock Ranch and the Red Hills Campground, reflecting a region managed for timber and recreation rather than intensive development.

Transportation through the drainage relies on a network of Pack Trails and a Jeep Trail that follow natural contours like Crystal Creek and Miner Creek. These paths provide the only access to remote interior features such as Grizzly Lake and the secluded Hidden Basin. The map captures the area just as the modern wilderness management era was taking shape, preserving the names of local watercourses like Alkali Creek and Lightning Creek.