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1893 Map of Livingston

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Livingston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Livingston serves as the central hub of this late-19th-century landscape, positioned where the Shields River meets the Yellowstone River. The area reflects a transitional period for the region, featuring the Old Crow Agency and the site of Ft Ellis (Abandoned), which had served its purpose before the railroad's arrival. The Northern Pacific Railroad corridor is the primary artery of movement, passing through Bozeman Pass and supporting smaller rail-dependent settlements like Hoppers and Cokedale.

The map reveals the early boundaries of Yellowstone National Park and the Absaroka National Forest, highlighting a frontier shifting toward preservation and early tourism. Notable landmarks such as Hunter Hot Springs and Summit House suggest the beginnings of recreational travel, while physical features like Natural Bridge and the peaks of the Crazy Mountains dominate the horizon. In the south, near Gardiner, the presence of Mines indicates the persistent extractive economy underlying the region's development.