Jackson sits at 6, feet 1, meters above sea level and contains a total incorporated land area of 2. The town is surrounded by mountains--the Teton Range to the west and the Gros Ventre Range to the east--and Flat Creek a tributary of the Snake River runs directly through town.
Jackson experiences a "humid continental climate" with long winters which put it just short of being classified as a "subarctic climate. Jackson has an average yearly snowfall of Skip to Main Content. Loading Close. Do Not Show Again Close. Sign In. Location Geographic Location The Town of Jackson is located in the northwest corner of the State of Wyoming approximately 15 miles from the Idaho border.
Jackson Hole is a valley encompassed by mountains. The valley is 48 miles long and 8 to 15 miles wide, and the valley floor slopes from 6, feet above sea level in the north to about 6, feet at the southern end. The Town of Jackson is located in the valley of Jackson Hole. In the early nineteenth century mountain men explored this part of the Oregon Territory after members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition skirted it. In doing so they had to descend steep slopes, giving them the sensation of entering a hole.
Jackson pays homage to David E. Jackson, an early partner in the Rocky Mountain Fur Company, a pioneer in western exploration. The Town of Jackson sits at the southern end.
These parks are part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the last remaining large, nearly intact ecosystems in the northern temperate zone of the Earth. This makes the area home to some of the rarest wildlife, including moose, grizzly and black bear, pronghorn, bison, and elk.
Jackson Hole is also a place where the modern spirit of adventure is strong. Grand Teton, the highest of the peaks, is 13, feet above sea level and inspires limit-pushing adventurers. While still inspired by the heritage of the Old West, residents now pursue careers in a broad range of industries.
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