Old Topographic Map of Grand Teton National Park, 1948: Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake, Snake River, Mt Moran, Cascade Cyn Size:A2 (420x594mm) Navigation aids: Features compass roses

Navigation aids: Features compass roses and navigational routes

The French and Italian versions were of relatively crude execution

It is a compelling artifact for those who appreciate the intricate dance of history

The strong vertical of the window frame and the sinuous diagonal of the valley create movement and depth

Subtle touches of white add highlights and depth

Old Topographic Map of Grand Teton National Park, 1948: Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake, Snake River, Mt Moran, Cascade Cyn Size:A2 (420x594mm) Navigation aids: Features compass rosesCreated by the United States Geological Survey in 1948, this Topographic Map of Grand Teton National Park captures the park at a formative moment in American conservation history. Meticulous contouring reveals the parks famous vertical drama, while the mid century USGS paletteearth toned elevation, blue hydrography, and crisply marked access routesconveys scientific clarity with aesthetic restraint. The result is a richly informative portrait of Teton