Murie Ranch - National Parks Gallery
Garage and Workshop building The Garage and Workshop, built ca. 1925, was rehabilitated in the early 2000s. This included a conversion from garage to office space for the Murie Center. Mardy Murie lived at the ... More
Grand Teton National Park - Murie Ranch
River view along the Snake River Trail The meandering Snake River contributed to the topography of the land through erosion, flooding, and depositional activity. The main historic ranch area was on a flat surfa... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
John D. Rockefeller plaque on Lunch Tree Hill The commemorative plaque attached to a large boulder commemorates Rockefeller's extensive involvement in the development of the park and the role that the view from... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Corral, #2 Historic photographs reveal that a stand of evergreen trees between the parking area and the service station and corral area was intentionally left in place during construction. The trees helped to s... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
West side of lodge and promenade While the promenade is geometric in plan, its meandering course and occasional benches encourage leisurely pedestrian circulation. The wide promenade is designed to accommodate ... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Front of the Jackson Lake Lodge Approaching the main lodge building, visitors may follow the loop drive through the building's long tunnel-like porte-cochere. This covered area serves as a receiving zone for th... More
Grand Teton National Park - Murie Ranch
Walkway along Snake River Plank boardwalks were constructed along both the Snake River and the Around the World Trails to traverse the low lying areas created by the formerly braided channels of the Snake River... More
Grand Teton National Park - Murie Ranch
Cabin Area There are fourteen cabins on the property, which once served as homes for the families on the ranch and as guest lodging during the early dude ranch period. The cabins are generally located around th... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Aspen trees and a buck-and-rail fence Spruce and aspen are mixed with low-growing junipers and other shrubs and groundcovers. The vegetation helps to soften the visual effect of the large lodge building against... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Hedge on the west side of Jackson Lake Lodge During the early years of the NPS, landscape architects developed a tradition of using native plant species to create a naturalistic effect. Plants communities of th... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Porch screens on Jackson Lake Lodge cottages Screening panels on the front of the cottage buildings are composed of two inch diameter lodgepole pine logs, positioned in vertical columns in wood frames. These ar... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Front of the Jackson Lake Lodge The main lodge is primarily an International style structure. The designer, Gilbert Stanley Underwood, was careful to incorporate some elements of the Rustic style in the buildin... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. plaque and trees on Lunch Tree Hill A trail winds north of the lodge to Lunch Tree Hill, where Rockefeller and his family picnicked on their first visit to the area. Jackson Lake Lodge ... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Aspen trees and a buck-and-rail fence The landscape is transitional in nature, with both modern and rustic characteristics. The buck-and-rail fences epitomize the NPS Rustic style. Built of sturdy lodgepole pin... More
Grand Teton National Park - Murie Ranch
Memorial bench along the river A recent memorial bench along the Snake River Trail is not contributing to the historic landscape and is incongruous with the Murie ideal of minimal human intrusion on the natural... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Walkway from lodge through parking lot, #2 The parking lot was part of the Jackson Lake Lodge Site Plan, created in 1955. The plan included the Lodge, parking lot, three rows of cottages, six employee dormitori... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
West side, Jackson Lake Lodge Promenade The Jackson Lake Lodge Historic District is notable for its associations with the origins of the Mission 66 initiative and the adoption of modern architectural principles... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Lunch Tree Hill pathway The Lunch Tree Hill Trail is a loop trail that begins at the edge of the main viewing terrace. It passes several interpretive signs on the way to the summit of Lunch Tree Hill. The trail... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Front of the Jackson Lake Lodge The site chosen for the lodge reflects planning and design precepts from the Mission 66 period. Buildings from this period were often sited to take advantage of scenic views, pos... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Corral The corral was part of the original Jackson Lake Lodge Site Plan, designed in 1955. The lodge complex follows the general plan for arranging facilities, with the corrals and maintenance areas sited apart... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
West side of Jackson Lake Lodge A promenade rims the viewing terrace just west of the lodge building. The walkway offers opportunity for socializing and admiring the spectacular view of the Tetons, much the sam... More
Grand Teton National Park - Murie Ranch
National Historic Landmark Plaque The Murie Ranch was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006 for its national importance to the conservation movement. This plaque does not contribute to the landscape s... More
Grand Teton National Park - Murie Ranch
View along the Snake River Trail This was one of the trails frequently used by the Muries to access swimming holes near the river. Several sections of the plank boardwalk bridge the formerly braided meandering ... More
Grand Teton National Park - Murie Ranch
View from the Murie Cabin Porch The view of the Grand Tetons from the front porch of the Murie residence was a dominant feature of the historic landscape. It was significant enough to dictate the placement of t... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Buck-and-rail fence The wooden fencing is found throughout the landscape, guiding circulation and protecting plantings. This Rustic feature stands in contrast to other landscape features, which use modern mater... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Corral, #1 The original entry road to the complex, old U.S. Hwy. 287, was converted to a horse trail and continues to serve that purpose today. Recreational trails are an important part of the circulation schem... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Buck-and-rail fence During the nineteenth century, pioneers in the Jackson Hole area built buck-and-rail fences for use in ranching. Over time, modern barbed wire fencing replaced most of these wooden fences at... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Promenade Pedestrian networks throughout the lodge landscape were designed and constructed to accommodate large numbers of people. Most of these are paved with inexpensive and durable materials, such as concret... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Jackson Lake Lodge Promenade While the pavers of the promenade are placed according to a strict grid, the walkway meanders to create a dynamic form and an interesting visitor experience. In a few places, it wid... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Walkway from lodge through the parking lot, #1 The main parking lot occupies a central location in the lodge complex. It is large with a rectangular layout, and several long, linear areas separate the parking b... More
Grand Teton National Park - Murie Ranch
Gathering Place Murie Ranch was historically a gathering place for scholars and conservationists, and current use of the site is a continuation of that tradition. It was also a place where the processes of natu... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
West side of Jackson Lake Lodge The viewing terrace adjacent to the lodge offers visitors impressive views of the landscape and reflects the modern style of the lodge. The rigidly geometric paving pattern empha... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Wooden cabin sign The large wooden signs are a small scale feature that contribute to the landscape's historic significance. This and other features play a role in establishing the character of the lodge as a t... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Jackson Lake Lodge Promenade The geometric paving pattern of the promenade reflects the architectural design of the lodge. Jackson Lake Lodge is a large, predominately International Style building identified by... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
West side of Jackson Lake Lodge The area currently contains an ornamental mix of lawn, native shade and ornamental trees, and foundation plantings of native ornamental shrubs. Based on the 1957 landscape plans,... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Contributing wooden benches and concrete of the promenade The Jackson Lake Lodge landscape represents a significant break with the Rustic style tradition and the move towards the modern style employed in Missio... More
Jackson Lake Lodge - National Parks Gallery
Teton Range and Jackson Lake from Lunch Tree Hill Jackson Lake Lodge Cultural Landscape Inventory report (PDF Download) - Grand Teton NP landscape Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park - Murie Ranch
Stone path to Murie Residence The stone pathway to the Olaus and Margaret Murie residence is comprised of flat stones, varying in size from the large stoop at the bottom of the step onto the porch to stones as ... More