Among the communities of Wyoming, Hoback Junction stands out for its location where the Hoback River meets the Snake River, south of Jackson. This is a working road crossroads in a broad mountain valley: routes from the Wyoming interior converge here before continuing north toward Jackson Hole and the Teton Range. The Hoback River is named for John Hoback, an early nineteenth-century fur trapper, linking the area to the era of Rocky Mountain exploration and the fur trade. Nearby, the river corridor and surrounding public lands establish the open, rugged character of western Wyoming. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Hoback Junction and western Wyoming.
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