Old Maps of Upper Geyser Basin, Wyoming for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Upper Geyser Basin. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Upper Geyser Basin, WY maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Shoshone
    1886 Map of Shoshone
    1886 Shoshone
    1886 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone's thermal wilderness comes to life in the 1880s, documenting the early park era when the Old Faithful Hotel stood as a rare sign of habitation. Trace the geothermal basins and high peaks from Giant Geyser to Mt Sheridan.

  2. 1888 Map of Shoshone, 1896 Print
    1888 Map of Shoshone, 1896 Print
    1888 Shoshone
    1896 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone’s hydrothermal wonders are meticulously charted in the 1880s, shortly after the park's founding. Researchers can trace the earliest mapped geysers and springs, from the Old Faithful Hotel to the remote Shoshone Geyser Basin and Mt Sheridan.

  3. 1895 Map of Shoshone
    1895 Map of Shoshone
    1895 Shoshone
    1895 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone at the end of the nineteenth century reveals the early footprint of American conservation and tourism. Researchers can trace the original trails and thermal clusters of the Upper Geyser Basin, including the Old Faithful Hotel and Lone Star Geyser.

  4. 1901 Map of Shoshone
    1901 Map of Shoshone
    1901 Shoshone
    1901 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone's geothermal wonders and early park boundaries are detailed here during the late Victorian era. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the Old Faithful Hotel and locate remote hydrothermal sites like Shoshone Geyser Basin and Rustic Geyser.

  5. 1908 Map of Shoshone
    1908 Map of Shoshone
    1908 Shoshone
    1908 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone's geothermal wonders and early park development appear here during the first decade of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the trails and landmarks near Old Faithful Hotel and locate remote features like Lone Star Geyser and Shoshone Geyser Basin.

  6. 1911 Map of Shoshone
    1911 Map of Shoshone
    1911 Shoshone
    1911 Print · USGS
    The thermal basins and early back-country outposts of southern Yellowstone are captured here in the early nineteen-hundreds. Trace early tourism and patrol routes through the Shoshone Geyser Basin, the Thumb Hotel, and the Snowshoe Cabin.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Ashton, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Ashton, 1967 Print
    1955 Ashton
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Greater Yellowstone ecosystem is captured here during the mid-1950s, showing the high plateaus and remote gateway towns of Idaho and Montana. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line to Ashton or locate small settlements like Squirrel and Grainville.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Old Faithful, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Old Faithful, 1958 Print
    1956 Old Faithful
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone's geothermal heart is captured during the mid-fifties, centered on the active basins of the Firehole River. Trace the early layout of the Old Faithful Inn or follow backcountry routes to the Lone Star Geyser and Shoshone Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Ashton
    1958 Map of Ashton
    1958 Ashton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Greater Yellowstone and the eastern Idaho borderlands appear here in the mid-1950s as rail and road networks connected remote mountain basins. Trace the Union Pacific route through Ashton or locate early outposts like Last Chance, Squirrel, and West Yellowstone.

  10. 1960 Map of Ashton
    1960 Map of Ashton
    1960 Ashton
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Idaho-Montana-Wyoming borderlands at the dawn of the sixties show a landscape defined by the Continental Divide and early wilderness tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-stop settlements like Trude Siding, old outposts like Warm River, and early lodging at Snowball Inn.

  11. 1982 Map of Yellowstone National Park South, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Yellowstone National Park South, 1983 Print
    1982 Yellowstone National Park South
    1983 Print · USGS
    The southern reaches of Yellowstone and the Teton Wilderness are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of high plateaus and river headwaters. Trace the historic paths of the Two Ocean Pass Trail or locate remote outposts like Flagg Ranch and Grant Village.

  12. 1986 Map of Old Faithful
    1986 Map of Old Faithful
    1986 Old Faithful
    1986 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone National Park in the mid-eighties reveals the complex infrastructure and geothermal wonders surrounding the world's most famous geyser basin. Trace the density of thermal features like Morning Glory Pool and Biscuit Basin or follow the Pack Trail across the Continental Divide.

  13. 2021 Map of Old Faithful, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Old Faithful, 2021 Print
    2021 Old Faithful
    2021 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone National Park is shown at peak detail in this recent survey of its most active geyser basins. Trace the complex hydrothermal plumbing of the Upper Geyser Basin, finding Old Faithful Geyser, Morning Glory Pool, and the high ridges of Grants Pass.

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