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1996 Map of Observation Peak

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Observation Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Snake River Range dominates this landscape on the border of Teton and Lincoln counties during the mid-1990s. At the heart of the terrain lies Observation Peak, a significant high point overlooking the sprawling Lake Basin and the headwaters of numerous drainages. The Snake River cuts through the southeastern corner of the quadrangle, serving as a primary corridor through the high-elevation wilderness.

This 1996 survey illustrates a complex intersection of federal lands, where the Targhee National Forest and Teton National Forest meet. Of particular interest to researchers is the Palisades Wilderness Study Area, which indicates the land management priorities of the era. High-altitude routes like North Indian Creek Pass and Red Pass provide the only passage through these steep divides, connecting deep drainages like Big Basin Canyon and Wolf Creek.