Disciplines History California & Western History

Atlas of Yellowstone

by W. Andrew Marcus (Author), James Meacham (Author), Ann Rodman (Author), Alethea Steingisser (Author)
April 2012
First Edition
Hardcover
$65.00, £54.00
Title Details

Rights: Available worldwide
Pages: 296
ISBN: 9780520271555
Trim Size: 9.625 x 13.25
Illustrations: 50 color illustrations, 6 b/w photographs, 263 line illustrations, 524 maps

About the Book From Our Blog About the Author Reviews Table of Contents Awards Learn More Related Books

About the Book

Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park was the world’s first national park. In a fitting tribute to this diverse and beautiful region, the Atlas of Yellowstone is a compelling visual guide to this unique national park and its surrounding area. Ranging from art to wolves, from American Indians to the Yellowstone Volcano, and from geysers to population, each page explains something new about the dynamic forces shaping Yellowstone. Equal parts reference and travel guide, the Atlas of Yellowstone is an unsurpassed resource.

• Features more than 500 maps including detailed topographic maps of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

• Contributors include more than 100 experts

• Gives place name references for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the surrounding region

From Our Blog

Understanding Yellowstone

by James E. Meacham, co-editor of Atlas of Yellowstone Understanding a place as complex and as important as Yellowstone is a daunting task. As an atlas cartographer, compelling maps combined with imagery and …

About the Author

W. Andrew Marcus is Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Oregon. James E. Meacham is Senior Research Associate and InfoGraphics Lab Director in the Department of Geography at the University of Oregon. Ann W. Rodman is GIS Specialist at Yellowstone National Park. Alethea Y. Steingisser is Cartographic Production Manager in the Department of Geography at the University of Oregon.

Reviews

“A must have for fans of Yellowstone National Park!”—The Guardian

“A great resource, one you can either sit down with to explore one facet of this intriguing region at a time, or use to find an answer to a question about Yellowstone.”—National Parks Traveler

“I learned more about the forces shaping America’s first national park and its sister preserve, Grand Teton National Park, in this single book than I have from any other reference guide in recent years.”—Jackson Hole News & Guide

“This thoroughly researched volume is especially suited for academics and historians, but would be equally at home in the library of anyone who wants to research the depths of America's oldest national park.”—High Country News

“Whether you’re planning a visit or looking for a gift for a park enthusiast, this atlas has something for everyone.”—Alaska Airlines Magazine

“A visually stunning and readable reference . . . More than 500 maps, photos—including aerial and satellite imagery—and charts make this necessary for any collection in the West, and most academic and public libraries will want a copy, too.” Starred review—Booklist

“It took nine years, about 100 experts and 30 cartographers to complete.”—Associated Press

“Essential. . . . The overall content and layout of this atlas are exceptional. . . . Given the national nature of Yellowstone and the outstanding quality of this atlas, all academic libraries should acquire it; additionally, it is highly recommended for public libraries.”—Choice

“The atlas touches on just about anything one could want to know about Yellowstone, from how the geysers work to where the bears are. It will keep anyone who loves maps, charts and data tables turning pages long into the night.”—The Oregonian

"What makes this book invaluable is the writing. Someone (or in this case, “somemany”) sat down and put all sorts of fascinating, important, and just plain interesting historical, geographical, and scientific information into 'public speak. . . .This is a reference book that can readily be used from elementary to adulthood."—Crown of the Continent and Greater Yellowstone Magazine

“Atlas of Yellowstone shows that good things happen when top-notch cartography, tasteful design, solid research, and compelling geography come together. The atlas will delight professional and armchair readers alike. Its treasure trove of maps explore wide-ranging topics—from geology to wildlife to people and the land. Better still, these well-orchestrated elements reveal a bigger idea: the place we call the Greater Yellowstone.” —Tom Patterson, former president, North American Cartographic Information Society

“An extremely attractive, first-rate volume that is sure to become a fundamental resource for scholars and anyone who loves Yellowstone.”—Richard Marston, Kansas State University

"While much has been written on the Yellowstone region, nothing compares to this volume in scope or presentation. This will become the standard reference and starting point for anyone interested in the history of Yellowstone."—Anthony Barnosky, author of Heatstroke: Nature in an Age of Global Warming

University of Oregon
Montana State University
University of Wyoming
Acknowledgments
Preface

Geographic Setting
Yellowstone in the World
Yellowstone in the Region
Greater Yellowstone Detail
The World’s First National Park
Political Boundaries

Human Geography
Archaeology
American Indians
Sheep Eaters
Catlin and the American Indian
Exploration
Early Maps, 1808–1814
Early Maps, 1836–1865
Early Maps, 1869–1872
Jackson and Moran
Yellowstone Art
Early Science History
Science History
Road History
Development at Old Faithful
Roads and Trails
Traffic
Park Visitation
Tetons Climbing History
The Economy
Labor and Employment
Income
Agriculture
Market Access
Wildland Economies
Protected Areas
Land Ownership
Population
County Population
City Population
Education
Race and Ethnicity
Religion and Politics

Physical Geography
Elevation
Cross Sections
Landforms
National Parks
Park Headquarters
Canyons and Domes
Lava Flows and Glacial Erosion
Overthrust Belt and Glacial Features
Grand Teton Geology
Yellowstone Geology
Yellowstone Volcano
Geothermal Activity
Hydrothermal Areas
Geysers
Earthquakes
Glaciers
Yellowstone Lake
Drainage Basins
Rivers
Streamflow
Flow Regimes
Waterfalls
Precipitation
Temperature
Climate Change
Wetlands
Soils
Ecoregions
Vegetation
Landscape Change
Fire History
1988 Fires

Wildlife
Grizzly Bears
Wolves
Coyotes
Bison
Bison Movement
Elk
Fish
Potential Wildlife Habitats
Sagebrush-Steppe Habitat
Thermophiles
Dinosaurs
Vertebrate Species

Reference Maps
Greater Yellowstone Reference Maps
Bozeman
Billings
Rexburg
Cody
Pocatello
Lander
National Park Reference Map
Electric Peak
Tower Junction
Silver Gate
West Yellowstone
Canyon Village
Lamar Valley
Old Faithful
Lake Village
East Entrance
Bechler Meadows
Lewis Lake
Thorofare
Flagg Ranch
Grand Teton
Moose
Gazetteer
USGS Map Index
Counties
Place Names
Greater Yellowstone Cultural Names
Greater Yellowstone Physical Names
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teton National Park

Afterword,
Sources and Sponsors
Afterword
Sponsoring Institutions
University of Oregon
Montana State University
Yellowstone Park Foundation
University of Wyoming
Contributing Organizations
Sources
Index