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2017 Map of Smoot

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Smoot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Star Valley provides the primary setting for this high-altitude landscape where the Salt River winds northward through the mountain basins of western Wyoming. The community of Smoot serves as a local hub near the Smoot Cem, situated along the Smoot-Afton Rd as it transitions from the valley floor into the steep terrain of the Bridger National Forest. Historically significant routes like the Lander Cutoff Nat Historic Trl trace through the eastern slopes, marking the path of 19th-century westward migration.

Outdoor recreation and hydrology define the southern reaches, where the Gannett Hills rise above numerous drainage systems like Willow Cr and Lost Cr. Modern use of the forest is evident in the network of recreational paths, including the Salt River Pass Ski Trail and the Fish Creek XC Ski Trail. Further east, the small settlement of Forest Dell is tucked near Cedar Cr, illustrating the sparse but enduring pattern of high-country ranching and forest-adjacent living.