Episode 3 of 4

Hayden Geological Survey

When
1871
Where
Yellowstone area
Part of
Yellowstone National Park established

Government-sponsored survey producing comprehensive reports and visual documentation.

In 1871, the Hayden Geological Survey produced a comprehensive report including photographs by William Henry Jackson and paintings by Thomas Moran, supporting the case for preservation.

Sources

  1. Yellowstone National Park Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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