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

The National Park System

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 24, 2011

1. The National Park System Marker

Inscription. The national park idea is often referred to as one of America's greatest contributions to world culture. America's natural and cultural heritage—its very character and soul—is preserved in over 360 units of the National Park System.

The National Park Service administers the system, striving to preserve these places for the future while providing for public enrichment and enjoyment today. Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 as the world's first national park—the first in this National Park System.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 44° 43.586′ N, 110° 42.212′ W. Marker is in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, in Park County. It is in Mammoth. It can be reached from Grand Loop Road (U.S. 89) near Norris Canyon Road, on the right when traveling south. Located in the pass-through of the Norris Geyser Basin Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Bighorn Basin

and in Greater Yellowstone.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Yellowstone National Park (here, next to this marker); Norris Geyser Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker

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also named Norris Geyser Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); Emerald Spring (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Norris Area (about 400 feet away); Fumaroles (about 400 feet away); Solfatara (about 600 feet away); Living Thermometer (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yellowstone National Park.

More about this marker. On the right are several photos with the captions:

"Rangers protect park resources and visitors."

"Specialists monitor Yellowstone's natural and cultural resources, andhelp preserve them for the future."

"Ranger-naturalists help visitors understand and explore the park."

"Maintenance employees maintain historic structures and other visitor facilities."

Also see . . . Yellowstone National Park. National Park Service (Submitted on July 31, 2011.)

Norris Geyser Basin Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 24, 2011

2. Norris Geyser Basin Museum

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 685 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.