Jackson Hole is a beautiful valley between the Teton Mountain Range and the Gros Ventre Range in Wyoming. The town of Jackson was named in late 1893 by Margaret Simpson, who at the time was receiving mail at her home as there was no post office. In 1948, LIFE photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt visited this valley and captured its majestic beauty in vivid and vibrant colors.
#1 Esther Allen riding a horse in Jackson Hole Valley, Wyoming, 1948.
#2 Exterior of The Cowboy Bar with patrons hanging out outside. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
#3 Snake River with the Grand Tetons in the background, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948
#4 Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
#5 Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Valley 1948.
#6 Young cowgirl Esther Allen trout fishing in String Lake. Teton Mountains behind. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
#7 Jackson Hole Valley, Wyoming, 1948.
#8 Guests sitting around fireplace and listening to live music at Bearpaw Dude Ranch. Jack Huyler, son of owner, is playing guitar. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
#9 Room full of patrons gambling at The Cowboy Bar. Gambling permitted during tourist season. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
#10 Broadway, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
#11 A view of the Chapel of the Transfiguration (Episcopal), in Grand Teton National Park, 1948
#12 Highway 189 entering Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
#13 Bisons at Jackson Hole Valley, Wyoming, 1948.
#14 A horse ranch, Jackson Hole Valley, Wyoming, 1948.
#15 Jackson Lake, Wyoming, 1948.
#16 Tourists climbing mountain, Jackson Hole Valley, Wyoming, 1948.
#17 A beautiful old house at Jackson Hole Valley, Wyoming, 1948.
#18 A family portrait, Jackson Hole Valley, Wyoming, 1948.
#19 Jackson Lake and Grand Teton Mountain Range seen from the Ranch owned by Mr. and Mrs. Berol. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
#20 Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
#21 Moose feeding in stream, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
#22 Entering Jackson Hole from the east along the Blackrock Creek with the Grand Tetons in the background. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1948.
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