A close view of Old Faithful erupting, Yellowstone National Park, circa 1878-1885

A close view of Old Faithful erupting, Yellowstone National Park, circa 1878-1885

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The photographs of William Henry Jackson, a member of the Hayden expedition's survey of Yellowstone, played a crucial role in convincing Congress to set the geological wonderland aside as the world's first national park in 1872.

Source:
USGS

Episode:
Episode One: 1851-1890

Associated Park:
Yellowstone National Park

Eras:
1860-1880, 1880-1900