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1980 Map of Sage Valley

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Sage Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Sage Valley sits at the intersection of the Idaho-Wyoming state line, defined by a landscape of high ridges and winding creek beds in the early 1980s. The terrain is dominated by the steep ascent of Caribou Ridge and the prominent Buck Mountain, while the valleys below are carved by waterways like Tygee Creek and Crow Creek. This map documents a region characterized by specialized land use, where remote jeep trails and the Tygee Trail provide the primary access to high-country resources.

A network of springs and canyons, such as Smoky Canyon and Pole Canyon, highlights the importance of water sources in this high-elevation environment. The inclusion of features like Alkali Flat, a cattle Corral, and a Gravel Pit indicates a landscape primarily utilized for ranching and resource extraction. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundaries between the Caribou National Forest and the Bridger Teton National Forest, reflecting the complex management of these western borderlands.