Jackson Hole Maps and Travel Guides

Jackson Hole, in true western spirit, is, in a word, vast. And with a town, a region, and a resort all carrying the name Jackson, at times, things can get confusing. It’s easy to mix up Jackson with Jackson Hole, so here’s a quick breakdown.

Jackson Hole refers to the entire valley bordered by the Teton Range to the west and the Gros Ventre Range to the east.. The hole - or the valley - begins six miles south of Yellowstone National Park and tapers down to the width of the Snake River south of Jackson and is 52 miles long and 15 miles wide

Jackson Hole valley includes the town of Jackson plus other communities like Teton Village (home to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort), Wilson, Moose, and Kelly, among others. Read on for a Jackson Hole valley map that will help you visualize the area.

Jackson is a single town located at the southern end of the Jackson Hole valley with a population of around 10,000. The city’s name comes after David Edward "Davy" Jackson, a beaver trapper who lived in the valley in the 1820s and was one of the first European-Americans to spend the whole winter in the area.

Town of Jackson and Valley Overview

Jackson is the central town within the valley, and was founded in 1894 when the post office was established. Many other holes were named in the Intermountain West during the 1800s, but few were marked on maps.

There are three Visitor Centers in town that have information on lodging, dining, and activities, as well as road and weather updates, restrooms, and more.

Below is a map of Jackson, WY and national parks, giving you a layout of the entire area:

—Insert Jackson Hole Valley Map

Given Jackson Hole's size, as well as that of the surrounding wilderness, different maps can serve various purposes. If you prefer print maps, please stop by one of our visitor centers - you can even speak with an agent who can share advice for your itinerary. 

To get you started–ahem, oriented–check out these great digital resources. 

Printable Visitor and Street Maps

These downloadable maps will help you get around Jackson during your visit! You can also click on the PDF to print a street map of the town. 

Jackson Hole, Wyoming Streets: Map
Below and in the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce's Travel Planner Magazine, The Explorer, which you can view online and order to be mailed to your doorstep HERE.

Printable Town Map
(995kb PDF file: This map is in low quality and easily printable.)

For information about flights, the Jackson Hole Airport, car rentals, and ground transportation, visit our Getting Here page.

Trail, Pathway, and Forest Area Maps

These maps feature multi-use trails, forest maps and winter trails that may help you further explore the Jackson Hole Valley.

Friends of Pathways: Maps
Friends of Pathways produces several useful maps that help visitors navigate the Jackson Hole community while walking, biking, nordic skiing, trail running, and more. Maps include: Town Pathways Map, County Pathways Map, and Nordic Pathways Map.

Bridger-Teton National Forest: Maps 

Bridger-Teton National Forest provides an abundance of recreation opportunities. Visit their website for the following Bridger-Teton National Forest maps including: Winter Forest Recreation Map & Winter Closed Areas, Gros Ventre Area, Gros Ventre Wilderness, Cache Creek and Greater Snow King Area, Fall Creek/Munger Mountain Area, Teton Pass Area, Shadow Mountain/Ditch Creek Area, Hoback River Area (includes Granite Creek), Snake River Canyon, Snake River Range (includes Palisades Wilderness Study Area) and Willow Creek Area.