{"product_id":"map-of-teton-village-wyoming-by-usgs-1996-grand-teton-national-park-snake-river","title":"Map of Teton Village, Wyoming by USGS, 1996 – Grand Teton National Park \u0026 Snake River","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1998 using 1996 topographic data, “Teton Village” presents a precise US Geological Survey portrait of one of Wyoming’s most dramatic mountain settings at the close of the twentieth century. Centered on Teton Village and the surrounding Jackson Hole landscape, the map captures the meeting of alpine settlement, protected wilderness, and formidable terrain. Its 1:24,000 scale allows the viewer to read the land with exceptional intimacy: roads, trails, watercourses, contours, forest boundaries, and park lands all appear in carefully ordered detail. The result is more than a navigational document; it is a measured record of a high-country community poised between rustic mountain identity and the expanding recreation economy that would soon transform the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map was produced by the United States Geological Survey, an institution founded in 1879 and long regarded as the definitive cartographic authority for America’s physical landscape. USGS topographic maps were created for scientists, engineers, planners, land managers, and explorers, but their disciplined beauty has made them equally compelling as historical artifacts. In “Teton Village,” the agency’s familiar visual language is especially effective: contour lines march densely across steep slopes, water features are crisply distinguished, and public lands are clearly delineated. This is cartography as both measurement and interpretation, translating the raw verticality of the Tetons into an elegant system of lines, symbols, and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe topographic character of the map is dominated by rugged relief, with pronounced elevation changes radiating through the valleys and mountain slopes around Teton Village. The contouring gives immediate force to the steepness of the terrain, revealing how abruptly the land rises from settled areas into alpine heights. Portions of Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest situate the village within a broader landscape of conservation and wilderness, while the Snake River anchors the scene with its sinuous course through the valley. Trails, roads, drainage patterns, and ridgelines together create a vivid impression of a place shaped by ice, water, uplift, and human passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a document of the mid-1990s, this map has particular historical resonance. Teton Village was already associated with skiing, mountain recreation, and access to the spectacular scenery of the Teton Range, yet the scale of later tourism and residential development had not fully arrived. The map therefore preserves a moment before the next wave of expansion, when roads, trail systems, and built areas were still comparatively restrained against the vastness of the surrounding public lands. For collectors interested in the American West, it offers a snapshot of Jackson Hole’s evolving relationship with wilderness: a community growing in global renown while still visibly framed by forests, rivers, and mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, “Teton Village” rewards close study. Its dense contour intervals create a sculptural impression of the land, allowing the eye to trace valleys, shoulders, slopes, and summits almost as if reading a relief model. The restrained USGS palette gives clarity to complex information, while subtle color distinctions help differentiate terrain, vegetation, hydrology, and jurisdictional boundaries. The Snake River, the parklands, the forest margins, and the web of mountain access routes all contribute to a layered portrait of place. For anyone drawn to the Tetons, to Wyoming, or to the cartographic language of wild landscapes, this map offers an unusually rich union of technical precision and mountain atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeton Village\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnake River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Teton National Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts of Bridger-Teton National Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious mountain peaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the US Geological Survey at a 1:24,000 topographic scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated 1996 with a 1998 imprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by the US Geological Survey, founded in 1879 and known for comprehensive mapping and geological work across the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures detailed contour lines showing elevation changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses color gradient representation to highlight geological and mountainous terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows rugged Wyoming topography with pronounced elevation changes, peaks, valleys, and drainage features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptures the Teton Village area in the mid-1990s, before later growth in tourism and residential development\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 16x20in (40x50cm) 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? Explore our collection of \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003erare old and vintage maps\u003c\/a\u003e to discover another place, period or style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58830678884736,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_5ab18e29-b2e9-45ea-94d4-7ede6022f3b7.jpg?v=1788271915","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co.uk\/es\/products\/map-of-teton-village-wyoming-by-usgs-1996-grand-teton-national-park-snake-river","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}