Published in 1972 from survey data gathered in 1968, the US Geological Survey’s “Jenny Lake Quadrangle” captures one of the most dramatic mountain landscapes in the American West with exceptional topographic precision. Centered on Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, the map portrays the glacier-carved terrain around Jenny Lake, where steep canyons, serrated ridgelines, alpine lakes, and forested benches meet in a landscape of extraordinary vertical relief. At a 1:24,000 scale, it offers an intimate view of the park’s trails, roads, waterways, and named natural features. The title itself evokes the celebrated glacial lake at the foot of the Teton Range, long admired for its reflective waters and commanding views of the peaks above.

The US Geological Survey brought more than cartographic authority to this map; it brought a national tradition of scientific observation, field measurement, and public land documentation. Founded in 1879, the USGS became the definitive mapping agency for the United States, producing quadrangles that combined practical navigation with a meticulous record of the nation’s terrain. In “Jenny Lake Quadrangle,” that legacy is evident in the disciplined contour work, carefully classified land cover, and precise hydrographic detail. Green lowland zones, brown relief contours, and blue water features create a visual language that is both functional and elegant. The result is a map that reads as a scientific document while also conveying the grandeur of a protected wilderness landscape.

Jenny Lake dominates the composition as both geographic anchor and cultural landmark. Formed by glacial activity, the lake lies beneath the steep eastern front of the Teton Range and serves as a gateway to some of the park’s most beloved destinations. Nearby features such as String Lake, Leigh Lake, Hidden Falls, and Inspiration Point are marked within a network of trails that reveal the recreational patterns of the late twentieth-century park. Cascade Canyon, one of the great natural corridors of the Tetons, cuts westward into the mountains, its contours tightening as the terrain rises. The map beautifully records the meeting of accessible parkland and formidable alpine country.

The topographic character of the quadrangle is especially compelling. Dense contour lines sweep across the Teton Range, describing abrupt elevation changes, craggy slopes, ridges, passes, and deep canyons with remarkable clarity. Death Canyon, Phelps Lake, the North Fork of the Snake River, Flat Creek, and the broader Snake River drainage all contribute to a picture of a dynamic mountain environment shaped by ice, water, uplift, and erosion. The contrast between the relatively open valley floor and the rugged western escarpment is one of the defining visual dramas of the map. It is a cartographic portrait of geological force, rendered through the restrained beauty of survey linework.

As a historical record, the map preserves Grand Teton National Park at a moment when conservation, recreation, and scientific land management were increasingly intertwined. The landscape shown had already become iconic, yet the careful marking of campgrounds, roads, trails, lakes, streams, and forested areas reflects the evolving ways visitors moved through and understood the park. Jenny Lake Campground, Moose Junction, and the routes leading toward canyons and viewpoints suggest a landscape both protected and experienced. While the mountains themselves remain timeless in appearance, this 1968 survey offers a valuable reference point for studying changes in access, land use, habitat, and park stewardship. It is at once a navigational document and a tribute to one of America’s most majestic national parks.

Cities, towns and places on this map

• Jenny Lake
• Grand Teton National Park
• Teton Range
• Jackson Lake
• String Lake
• Leigh Lake
• Cascade Canyon
• Hidden Falls
• Inspiration Point
• Snake River
• Flat Creek
• Moose Junction
• North Fork of the Snake River
• Phelps Lake
• Death Canyon
• Jenny Lake Campground
• Various trails and roads within the park
• Numerous named peaks and passes in the Teton Range

Historical context & cartographic details

• Map title: Jenny Lake Quadrangle
• Produced by the US Geological Survey.
• Based on survey data from 1968 and published in 1972.
• Uses a 1:24,000 scale for detailed topographic information.
• Contour lines show elevation changes and terrain features.
• Color coding distinguishes lower elevations, higher elevations, and water bodies.
• Lakes, rivers, forested areas, trails, and roads are clearly marked.
• The map documents the rugged terrain and significant elevation variation of the area.
• Serves as a historical reference for land use, recreation, and conservation in the region.

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