Mammoth in Yellowstone National Park in Park County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

The Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 24, 2011

1. The Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone Marker

Inscription. 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 steam vents and geysers are still at work on the canyon walls?

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1200.

Location. 44° 43.361′ N, 110° 29.046′ W. Marker is in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, in Park County. It is in Mammoth. Marker can be reached from North Rim Drive, 0.9 miles east of Grand Loop Road. 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. Grand View (within shouting distance of this marker); Lookout Point (approx. 0.2 miles away); Waterfall Makers (approx. ¼ mile away); The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (approx. ¼ mile away); Canyon Colors (approx. ¼ mile away); Artist Point (approx. ¼ mile away); Still Venting After All These Years (approx. 0.6 miles away); Uncle Tom’s Trail (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yellowstone National Park.

Also see . . . Yellowstone National Park. National Park Service (Submitted on July 31, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

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Grand View Overlook image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 24, 2011

2. Grand View Overlook

Grand View of the canyon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 24, 2011

3. Grand View of the canyon

The Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 11, 2018

4. The Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on April 28, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.