1980 Map of Thayne West

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Star Valley dominates the eastern half of this 1980 survey, where the Salt River and its intricate drainage network define the fertile landscape at the Wyoming-Idaho border. The small settlements of Freedom and Thayne anchor the valley floor, served by a system of ditches and canals. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Caribou National Forest, a region marked by high ridges and deep drainages. Significant landmarks like Old Man Ridge and Haderlie Knoll overlook a maze of canyons, including Hemmert Canyon, Beard Canyon, and Allred Canyon. This map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure of the era, from the small cemetery near Freedom to the numerous gravel pits and substations supporting the local economy. The transition from the flat, irrigated valley to the steep, trail-crossed forest highlights the varied land use in this corner of Lincoln County.