049 Grand Teton National Park 1949 lithograph The Alaska Line and Rand

The Alaska Line and Rand

asphalt was not yet widely in use

The map impacted American history

but was permanently relocated in 1731 on the banks of the San Antonio River

and over 350 miles of trails

049 Grand Teton National Park 1949 lithograph The Alaska Line and RandGrand Teton National Park 1949 Grand Teton National Park is known for its beautiful scenery. Developed with the Teton Mountain Range as its base, it is a tourist destination that garners both national and international acclaim. Yet, if maps could talk, this 1949 map of Teton National Park would have quite a tale to tell. Distinguished, it would be the world's first National Park, full of lush forest and gorgeous mountain scenery; however, getting that