How long is the Teton Fault?

The Teton Fault in Wyoming is a 60-70km long feature that follows the base of the Teton Range along the east side. Data from a previous trenching study in the 1990's showed evidence of large earthquakes during the Holocene (about 11,700 years ago to present).



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This active fault-block runs north and south for about 40 miles, where the land that makes up the west block is rising upward (The Teton Range), and the east block is lowering (Jackson Hole Valley). And as these geological forces are still at work today, the mountains of the Teton Range are continuing to grow.

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Mountain landscapes shaped by frost action, gravitational transport, and stream erosion alone generally have rounded summits, smooth slopes, and V-shaped valleys. The jagged ridges, sharply pointed peaks, and deep U-shaped valleys of the Tetons show that glaciers have played an important role in their sculpture.

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Grand Teton is famous for spectacular mountain scenery and wildlife. Park boundaries include approximately 310,000 acres, 485 square miles.

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Bordering Grand Teton National Park and a mere 50 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Teton Village is a recreational paradise. Whether summer or winter, Teton Village Residents enjoy calling this quaint mountain setting home.

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