Mammoth in Yellowstone National Park in Park County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
— [Artist Point] —
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, 2003
1. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Marker at Artist Point
The canyon varies from 800 to 1200 feet in depth and from 1500 to 4000 feet in width. Its length is about 24 miles. The upper 2½ miles is the most colorful section. Hot spring activity has continued through the ages altering the lava rock to produce lovely colors which are largely due to varied iron compounds. Have you noticed that stream vents and geysers are still at work on the canyon walls?
Erected by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1200.
Location. 44° 43.267′ N, 110° 28.764′ W. Marker is in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, in Park County. It is in Mammoth. Marker is on South Rim Road east of Grand Loop Road. Marker is at the Artist Point overlook on the south/east rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River - off the access road, northeast of the Grand Loop Road via the Chittenden Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canyon Colors (a few steps from this marker); Artist Point (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone
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Also see . . . The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. (Submitted on April 3, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 30, 2015
2. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Marker
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, 2003
3. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
- the Upper and Lower Falls seen from the south rim at Artist Point.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, 2003
4. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 2, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2. submitted on December 29, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
