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2012 Map of Jackson

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Jackson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Jackson and its surrounding mountain landscape appear in high detail during the early 2010s, showing the town's footprint just north of the steep slopes of Snow King Mountain. The survey captures a high-mountain valley where the braided channels of the Snake River dominate the lowlands, creating a complex network of wetlands and seasonal watercourses. Local aviation is represented by the Fish Creek Landing Strip to the west and the Melody Ranch Airport to the south, highlighting the region's reliance on air travel for mountain access.

Residential and ranching developments like South Park, Rafter J Ranch, and Melody Ranch cluster along the valley floor, illustrating the expansion of the community south of the main town center. Historical local markers such as the Aspen Hill Cem and Boyles Hill provide points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The geography is further defined by prominent natural features including East Gros Ventre Butte and the narrow passages of Horsethief Canyon and Little Horsethief Canyon to the southeast.