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1911 Map of Shoshone

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Shoshone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

About this map

The geothermal wonders of Yellowstone National Park are documented here during the early twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by its thermal basins and early tourism infrastructure. The legendary Old Faithful geyser sits at the heart of the upper Geyser Basin alongside the Giantess Geyser and Grotto Geyser. Early park visitors would have recognized the Thumb Hotel on the shores of West Thumb, a key stop for travelers traversing the Continental Divide via Craig Pass.

South of the major basins, the map illustrates the transition from the Madison Plateau into the Teton National Forest and Targhee National Forest. This era of the park's history is reflected in sparse human outposts like the Snowshoe Cabin and Cascade Roadhouse, which served as early ranger and traveler waypoints. The survey also traces the primary travel routes of the day, including the Heart Lake Trail and the Ashton Road, providing a clear view of how these wilderness areas were navigated before the expansion of modern asphalt roads.