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1963 Map of Teton Pass

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Teton Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Teton Pass serves as the focal point for this 1960s survey of the high-elevation divide between the Targhee National Forest and Teton National Forest. The map documents a landscape defined by dramatic relief and alpine drainage systems, where the headwaters of the Teton River and numerous creeks like Mosquito Creek and Fall Creek carve through the Teton Range. Human presence is concentrated near the eastern edge at Wilson, while the interior is marked by specialized infrastructure including the Lee Guard Station and a Radio Tower perched on the heights.

The topography includes significant features such as the Glory Slide and the notable Elliott Cem, providing vital reference points for local history and genealogy. The network of primitive transport, consisting of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails, highlights the era's reliance on rugged access routes for forest management and ranching at Trail Creek Ranch. The presence of named summits like Taylor Mountain and Green Knoll alongside transitional zones like Mud Pass illustrates the complex geography of the Wyoming-Idaho border region during the mid-20th century.