1965 Map of Packsaddle Lake

About this map

Big Hole Mountains dominate this mid-1960s landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of the Targhee National Forest meets the agricultural expanse of the Teton Basin. The map captures a transition between the wild peaks of Grandview Point and the managed lands of the University of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station near the Teton River. This period shows a rugged interior accessed primarily by Jeep Trails, leading to landmarks like Packsaddle Lake and uniquely named summits such as Susies Nipple and Campbells Hump. The water network is particularly detailed, tracing the courses of Milk Creek, Packsaddle Creek, and various forks and hollows that define the watershed. Evidence of local infrastructure is sparse but notable, including a remote Landing Strip and grain Storage Bins at the basin's edge, reflecting the region's dual identity as a timber and ranching frontier.