2015 Map of Smoot

About this map

The settlement of Smoot sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the southern reaches of Star Valley meet the rising slopes of the Gannett Hills. This portion of the Bridger National Forest is defined by a dense network of mountain drainages, including Cottonwood Creek and the headwaters of the Salt River. Historically significant travel ways cross the terrain, most notably the Lander Cutoff Nat Historic Trl, which provided an alternative route for emigrants on the Oregon Trail. Near the small community of Forest Dell, the geography transitions toward the Salt River Pass, a critical topographic notch in the southern valley. Modern recreational use is evidenced by established paths such as the Salt River Pass Ski Trail and the Fish Creek Xc Ski Trail, which weave through the complex ridges and creek bottoms south of the Smoot Cemetery.