Mammoth in Yellowstone National Park in Park County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Shifting Ground
Up and down the canyon you can see evidence of other rockfalls. This section of the Yellowstone River overlies a major fracture zone, and the park records thousands of minor tremors annually. Do not assume the scenery will be the same when you return.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1870.
Location. 44° 43.504′ N, 110° 28.177′ W. Marker is in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, in Park County. It is in Mammoth. Marker can be reached from Inspiration Point, 0.8 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. Inspiration Point (a few steps from this marker); The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (approx. 0.6 miles away); Canyon Colors (approx. 0.6 miles away); Artist Point (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone (approx. ¾ mile away); Grand View (approx. ¾ mile away); Lookout Point (approx. 0.9 miles away); Waterfall Makers (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yellowstone National Park.
More about this marker. On the right is a photo with the caption, "Yellow mineral patches on the canyon’s wall indicate hot springs and fissures. Even a minor tremor can trigger a landslide from thermally weakened cliffs."
On the bottom is a "Pre-earthquake photo of the canyon from Inspiration Point. Note that the Lower Falls was visible from the former observation platform." and a "Seismic recording of strong local tremors at Yellowstone National Park".
Also see . . . Yellowstone National Park. National Park Service (Submitted on July 31, 2011.)
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 573 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.