2015 Map of Mount Bannon

About this map

Mt Jedediah Smith and Mt Bannon define the high ridgelines where the Targhee National Forest meets Grand Teton National Park. This 2015 survey details a landscape where water and ice have carved deep drainages, such as Darby Canyon and Death Canyon, leaving behind distinctive geological formations like the Death Canyon Shelf and Fossil Mtn. The hydrology of the Teton Range is clearly delineated, showing the headwaters of the S Fork Teton Cr and Darby Cr flowing westward, while alpine features like Pass Lake and the Forget-me-not Lakes occupy the higher elevations. This map is particularly useful for understanding the trail corridors and passes, such as Fox Creek Pass, that connect these protected wilderness areas. The topography reveals the sharp relief between peaks like Spearhead Peak and the surrounding basins, documenting the primary drainage network of Fox Cr and Roaring Cr as they appeared in the early 21st century.