2014 Map of Twin Lakes

About this map

Twin Lakes sit at the center of this Montana landscape, where the high plains meet the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The hydrology of the region is defined by the Teton River and its intricate network of drainage systems, including Clark Fork Muddy Cr, Blacktail Cr, and Blindhorse Cr. This topographic study reveals a terrain carved by glacial and fluvial action, most notably seen in the depressions of Frenchy Gulf and Chicken Coulee. Local transportation routes like Teton Canyon Rd, Knowlton Rd, and Blackleaf Rd trace the paths of early ranching and agricultural access. The mapping of t26n r8w, t26n r7w, and other townships illustrates the grid-based land management common to the American West, providing a clear view of how water rights and access likely dictated the placement of these thoroughfares across the Teton County landscape.