Map of Afton, Wyoming by USGS, 1980: Star Valley, Salt River & Bridger-Teton National Forest
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Published in 1984 using survey data from 1980, the US Geological Survey’s “Afton” presents a finely detailed portrait of western Wyoming’s Star...
Continue readingPublished in 1984 using survey data from 1980, the US Geological Survey’s “Afton” presents a finely detailed portrait of western Wyoming’s Star Valley at a revealing moment in its late twentieth-century development. Centered on Afton, the largest town in Lincoln County, the map situates this mountain community within a landscape of ridges, valleys, roads, streams, and measured elevations. Its original title is elegantly spare, yet the sheet carries the authority of the USGS’s national mapping program: a scientific record of terrain rendered with precision and restraint. At a scale of 1:24,000, it captures the intimate geography of the region, from town streets and highways to trails, benchmarks, drainage lines, and the subtle forms of the surrounding hills.
The United States Geological Survey, founded in 1879, became one of the great cartographic institutions of the modern world, charged with documenting the nation’s lands, waters, mineral resources, and natural hazards. Its topographic maps are prized not only for their practical accuracy, but for the quiet beauty of their visual language. In this sheet, contour lines articulate the rise and fall of the Afton landscape with almost engraved delicacy, while blue waterways, green forested areas, and graded relief cues organize the terrain into a legible, layered composition. The result is both scientific and aesthetic: a map made for field use, yet rich with the visual poetry of measured landforms.
Afton lies in Star Valley, a broad and scenic mountain valley in western Wyoming, framed by the greater sweep of the Rocky Mountain region. The map’s contouring reveals a varied landscape of valley floors, benches, ridges, and hilly approaches, suggesting why the area has long attracted ranching, settlement, travel, and outdoor recreation. The Salt River and its associated streams bring structure and movement to the sheet, their blue courses threading through the terrain and marking the hydrological life of the valley. Nearby Fairview, roads, paths, and rural land divisions help convey the relationship between settlement and topography in a place where human activity remains closely tied to elevation, water, and seasonal access.
Beyond the town itself, the map evokes Afton’s role as a gateway to the recreational landscapes of western Wyoming. The region’s proximity to Bridger-Teton National Forest places it within a broader geography of mountain travel, fishing, hunting, hiking, and scenic exploration. Alpine and other Star Valley communities form part of this wider cultural and geographic setting, connected by roads that trace the valley’s natural corridors. The map’s lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, picked out in blue, contrast with the disciplined brown contours and the measured geometry of roads and boundaries. Elevation markers and benchmarks underscore the USGS commitment to exactitude, transforming the sheet into a precise record of both movement and altitude.
As a historical document, “Afton” offers a compelling snapshot of the area as it stood at the beginning of the 1980s, before subsequent decades of growth, changing land use, and evolving ecological pressures reshaped parts of western Wyoming. The map preserves the pattern of roads, trails, watercourses, and settlement at a particular moment, making it valuable for anyone interested in regional history, landscape change, or the cartographic record of the American West. Its traditional topographic style gives the viewer more than location: it conveys slope, drainage, access, and the physical character of place. In its careful lines, Afton becomes not merely a town on a map, but the center of a richly textured mountain valley.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Afton
- Alpine
- Fairview
- Star Valley
- Salt River
- Bridger-Teton National Forest
- Lakes and ponds indicated in blue, with specific names not visible
- Roads and highways
- Trails and paths
- Rivers and streams indicated in blue
- Elevation markers and benchmarks
Historical context & cartographic details
- Historical 1:24,000 topographical map of Afton, Wyoming and the surrounding area
- Based on survey data from 1980 and published in 1984
- Created by the US Geological Survey
- The USGS is a scientific agency of the U.S. government that provides data related to natural resources and natural hazards
- Afton is known for scenic views and proximity to recreational areas in western Wyoming
- Afton is the largest town in Lincoln County
- Traditional topographic style with contour lines illustrating elevation changes
- Color gradients help differentiate between various elevations
- Hilly terrain with varied landscapes including valleys and ridges
- The area may have changed since publication due to urban development, land-use changes, and ecological shifts
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed 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.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every 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.
With 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 rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Published in 1984 using survey data from 1980, the US Geological Survey’s “Afton” presents a finely detailed portrait of western Wyoming’s Star Valley at a revealing moment in its late twentieth-century development. Centered on Afton, the largest town in Lincoln County, the map situates this mountain community within a landscape of ridges, valleys, roads, streams, and measured elevations. Its original title is elegantly spare, yet the sheet carries the authority of the USGS’s national mapping program: a scientific record of terrain rendered with precision and restraint. At a scale of 1:24,000, it captures the intimate geography of the region, from town streets and highways to trails, benchmarks, drainage lines, and the subtle forms of the surrounding hills.
The United States Geological Survey, founded in 1879, became one of the great cartographic institutions of the modern world, charged with documenting the nation’s lands, waters, mineral resources, and natural hazards. Its topographic maps are prized not only for their practical accuracy, but for the quiet beauty of their visual language. In this sheet, contour lines articulate the rise and fall of the Afton landscape with almost engraved delicacy, while blue waterways, green forested areas, and graded relief cues organize the terrain into a legible, layered composition. The result is both scientific and aesthetic: a map made for field use, yet rich with the visual poetry of measured landforms.
Afton lies in Star Valley, a broad and scenic mountain valley in western Wyoming, framed by the greater sweep of the Rocky Mountain region. The map’s contouring reveals a varied landscape of valley floors, benches, ridges, and hilly approaches, suggesting why the area has long attracted ranching, settlement, travel, and outdoor recreation. The Salt River and its associated streams bring structure and movement to the sheet, their blue courses threading through the terrain and marking the hydrological life of the valley. Nearby Fairview, roads, paths, and rural land divisions help convey the relationship between settlement and topography in a place where human activity remains closely tied to elevation, water, and seasonal access.
Beyond the town itself, the map evokes Afton’s role as a gateway to the recreational landscapes of western Wyoming. The region’s proximity to Bridger-Teton National Forest places it within a broader geography of mountain travel, fishing, hunting, hiking, and scenic exploration. Alpine and other Star Valley communities form part of this wider cultural and geographic setting, connected by roads that trace the valley’s natural corridors. The map’s lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, picked out in blue, contrast with the disciplined brown contours and the measured geometry of roads and boundaries. Elevation markers and benchmarks underscore the USGS commitment to exactitude, transforming the sheet into a precise record of both movement and altitude.
As a historical document, “Afton” offers a compelling snapshot of the area as it stood at the beginning of the 1980s, before subsequent decades of growth, changing land use, and evolving ecological pressures reshaped parts of western Wyoming. The map preserves the pattern of roads, trails, watercourses, and settlement at a particular moment, making it valuable for anyone interested in regional history, landscape change, or the cartographic record of the American West. Its traditional topographic style gives the viewer more than location: it conveys slope, drainage, access, and the physical character of place. In its careful lines, Afton becomes not merely a town on a map, but the center of a richly textured mountain valley.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Afton
- Alpine
- Fairview
- Star Valley
- Salt River
- Bridger-Teton National Forest
- Lakes and ponds indicated in blue, with specific names not visible
- Roads and highways
- Trails and paths
- Rivers and streams indicated in blue
- Elevation markers and benchmarks
Historical context & cartographic details
- Historical 1:24,000 topographical map of Afton, Wyoming and the surrounding area
- Based on survey data from 1980 and published in 1984
- Created by the US Geological Survey
- The USGS is a scientific agency of the U.S. government that provides data related to natural resources and natural hazards
- Afton is known for scenic views and proximity to recreational areas in western Wyoming
- Afton is the largest town in Lincoln County
- Traditional topographic style with contour lines illustrating elevation changes
- Color gradients help differentiate between various elevations
- Hilly terrain with varied landscapes including valleys and ridges
- The area may have changed since publication due to urban development, land-use changes, and ecological shifts
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed 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.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every 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.
With 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 rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 24 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 24 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
We work with interior designers, hospitality businesses, property professionals, offices and corporate buyers on individual pieces and larger coordinated projects.
This map can be adapted for a particular wall, room or project, and our workshop can help coordinate the dimensions, material and framing before production.
- Exact, oversized and made-to-measure dimensions
- Custom framing, mounting and alternative materials
- Coordinated pieces for several rooms or locations
- Map personalisation, to mark important locations or add extra details
- Map and framing guidance from our workshop
- Local production for projects around the world
Every Unique Maps piece begins with an authentic cartographic source or an original design from our London studio.
For our historic maps, we source rare originals from libraries, archives, auction houses and private collections around the world. We carefully restore each map for print—repairing age-related damage, balancing colour and improving clarity while preserving its original detail, texture and character.
Once restored, the map is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our map prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks, creating a rich, non-glossy finish designed to last. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Canvas, cotton-rag and other specialist presentations are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
Personalising your map
You can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. For personalised designs, we send a proof before printing and you can request changes before approval.
For more complex bespoke commissions, contact our design team.
Original or Aged
Choose Original for true-to-source colour, or Aged for a warmer, richer antique character created with our specialist ageing process. See examples of our Aged maps.
We’ve been restoring and producing maps and art prints since 1984, and we stand behind every piece.
Every order is covered by our 10-year guarantee and damage-free delivery guarantee. If your piece arrives damaged, we’ll replace or remake it free of charge. If anything else isn’t right, contact our workshop team and we’ll put it right promptly.
See our returns and refund policy for full details.
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