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1967 Map of Noble Basin

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Noble Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Noble Basin serves as a central landmark in this high-altitude landscape of western Wyoming, where the headwaters of the Hoback River and several of its tributaries carve through deep valley systems. The presence of the Dead Shot Ranch and its adjacent Landing Strip near the riverbank illustrates the remote, self-sufficient nature of ranching in the Teton National Forest during the mid-1960s.

The map details an intricate network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that provided access to the high ridges, such as Strawberry Ridge and the Rim. These routes were essential for navigating the boundary between the Teton and Bridger National Forest. Notable watercourses like Creased Dog Creek, Jamb Creek, and the South Fork Hoback River define the local topography, highlighting the region's importance for watershed management and seasonal grazing long before modern infrastructure reached these isolated canyons.