{"product_id":"map-of-island-park-idaho-by-usgs-1989-yellowstone-national-park-henry-s-fork","title":"Map of Island Park, Idaho by USGS, 1989 – Yellowstone National Park \u0026 Henry’s Fork","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished and imprinted in 1989, “Ashton, Idaho-Wyoming-Montana” is a finely detailed United States Geological Survey topographical map of the high country where eastern Idaho meets the edges of Wyoming and Montana. At a scale of 1:100,000, it presents Island Park and its surrounding uplands with the clarity and authority characteristic of late twentieth-century USGS mapping. Contour lines, elevation shading, hydrology, roads, trails, and land-cover distinctions combine to form a precise portrait of a rugged recreational landscape. The map captures the region at a revealing historical moment, before later decades of expanded tourism, conservation activity, infrastructure change, and development altered the human footprint around one of the American West’s most beloved natural gateways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Geological Survey brought more than a century of scientific discipline to maps such as this, creating practical yet elegant documents that served land managers, engineers, conservationists, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Founded in 1879, the USGS became the nation’s premier authority on topography, geology, water resources, and geographic data. By 1989, its cartographic work reflected both traditional field-survey methods and increasingly sophisticated national mapping standards. This sheet is part of that legacy: not merely a guide to roads and relief, but a structured scientific rendering of terrain. Its symbols and legend translate a complex mountain environment into readable form, balancing utilitarian precision with the quiet visual beauty of contour cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsland Park, one of the principal places shown, occupies a distinctive volcanic and forested basin west of Yellowstone National Park. Long known for fishing, camping, hiking, snowmobiling, and summer retreats, the area is closely tied to Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, whose waters are among the most celebrated trout streams in the American West. The map traces waterways, tributaries, timbered lands, trails, and routes that connect scattered settlements to lakes, meadows, and mountain slopes. Its depiction of land cover and elevation helps reveal why Island Park has drawn both recreation and scientific interest: it is a landscape of broad calderas, cold rivers, dense forests, and expansive skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eastern portion of the mapped region points toward the immense presence of Yellowstone National Park, while Targhee National Forest dominates much of the surrounding highland setting. This juxtaposition gives the map particular appeal, placing managed forest, parkland, river corridors, and rural communities within a single geographic frame. Mountain ranges and peaks are articulated by close contour intervals, allowing the viewer to read slopes, ridges, valleys, and drainage patterns with remarkable immediacy. Roads are differentiated by class, while local tracks and trails suggest access into more remote recreational terrain. The result is a layered view of the northern Rocky Mountain frontier, where wilderness, resource management, and tourism meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a 1989 document, the map preserves a late-century snapshot of eastern Idaho and its neighboring borderlands before subsequent shifts in land use, population pressure, digital mapping, and environmental policy reshaped how the region is understood. Its representation of rivers, forests, reservoirs, roads, and settlements reflects the geographic knowledge and priorities of its time. The Snake River system, including Henry’s Fork and associated tributaries, forms the hydrological spine of the sheet, while timbered areas and mountainous relief emphasize the ecological richness of the terrain. For collectors, “Ashton, Idaho-Wyoming-Montana” offers both scientific accuracy and historical atmosphere: a disciplined USGS portrait of a wild, cherished landscape on the doorstep of Yellowstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsland Park, Idaho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHenry's Fork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnake River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellowstone National Park (partial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarghee National Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Falls Reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimbered areas and forests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMountain ranges and peaks surrounding the area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious tributaries and smaller rivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoads, including state, county, and local routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrails suitable for hiking and recreational activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearby communities and settlements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandmarks and natural features distinguished on the map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the United States Geological Survey (USGS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical 1:100,000 topographical map dated 1989, with a 1989 imprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows Island Park in Idaho and the surrounding Idaho-Wyoming-Montana region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures contour lines, elevation shading, and a legend explaining map symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides detailed representation of elevation changes, water bodies, land cover, mountainous terrain, and river systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects the geographic understanding of the area before later changes in land use, population growth, and environmental conservation efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by an agency known for comprehensive geographic mapping and scientific research supporting resource management and environmental protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 36x24in (90x60cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? 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