1893 Map of Livingston

About this map

Livingston serves as the central hub of this 1890s era landscape, positioned at the critical junction where the Northern Pacific Railroad meets the Yellowstone River. The map captures a moment when industrial and military activity defined the region, from the coal operations at Cokesdale to the presence of Ft. Ellis (Abandoned) and the Old Crow Agency. The southern corridor follows the Park Branch line toward Gardiner, passing through the narrow passage of Yankee Jim Canyon and the mining interests at Cinnabar. Thermal features like Hunter Hot Springs and the Cinnabar Basin highlight the unique geothermal geography that would eventually define the nearby national park. Settlers and travelers of the day relied on crossings like Benson Landing and transit through Bozeman Pass, while smaller communities such as Chicory, Emigrant, and Springdale lined the river valleys and rail spurs.