1996 Map of Tripod Peak

About this map

Teton National Forest encompasses this wilderness area in Teton County, where a complex network of tributaries feeds the regional watershed during the late twentieth century. Central to the topography is Tripod Peak, a prominent summit overlooking the intricate drainage basins of North Fork Spread Creek and South Fork Spread Creek. The landscape is defined by its water systems, including Dry Lake Creek and the aptly named Two Water Falls Creek. Human presence is minimal and concentrated on resource management, indicated by a lone Cabin in the southern reach and the Buffalo Jackson route. The presence of the Ranger District suggests a landscape managed for conservation and forestry, while labels like Sahara and Poison Creek hint at the diverse and sometimes challenging environmental conditions encountered by those traversing these high-elevation woods.