2007 Consumer Confidence ReportJuly 2008 City Of Ashton NewsletterNews from Planning & Zoning:
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Ashton Community
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- 2008 Comprehensive Plan Draft
(7 MB PDF - large file)
- Sign Ordinance with revisions
(283 KB PDF)
Next Meeting: JULY 16th
Public comments welcome until July 11th
The City of Ashton is a wonderful place to live or visit! One of the most outstanding natural resources of the City of Ashton is certainly the magnificent view that can be had of the Teton Mountains rising out of the gently rolling farmland to the southeast.
There are also spectacular views of the low forested hills formed by the rim of the huge volcanic calderas to the north, which now roughly defines the boundary of the Targhee National Forest; and the green hills to the east which form the foot of the northern end of the Teton Mountain Range.
Contrast is one of the main visual elements contributing to the natural beauty; contrast between the flat or gently rolling farmlands and the rugged mountain peaks; and contrast between the forested green color of the foothills and the green or yellow of the crops in the summer, or the brown in the spring and fall. Wintertime brings beautiful white backgrounds that are very popular with the recreationists.
The City of Ashton, a well known gateway to Yellowstone
National Park, features many access points to the Park through its town.
The rugged and secluded 
nature
of some of these entrances is the secret to keeping crowds low. One
of these most unique entrances is the Cave Falls/Bechler entrance. It
is located on the southwest side of the Park boundary. This is the only
non-vehicular public access point to Yellowstone from Ashton. Another
popular access point is the south entrance near Flag Ranch on the Reclamation
Road. Teton National Park is a short distance from Flag Ranch, as is
Jackson Hole, Wy.
