This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ... OF THE PARK FROM THE NORTHERN ENTRANCE Northern Entrance Arch.--In 1903 the government built an imposing stone arch at Gardiner, dedicated by President Roosevelt, which bears the following inscriptions: "Yellowstone National Park," "Created by Act of Congress March 1, 1872," "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ... OF THE PARK FROM THE NORTHERN ENTRANCE Northern Entrance Arch.--In 1903 the government built an imposing stone arch at Gardiner, dedicated by President Roosevelt, which bears the following inscriptions: "Yellowstone National Park," "Created by Act of Congress March 1, 1872," "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People." The log depot of the Northern Pacific Railway in Gardiner, the terminus of the park branch, is in keeping with its mountain surroundings. From Gardiner to Mammoth Hot Springs (5 miles) the road leads through Gardiner Canyon past the picturesque Eagle Nest Rock, and the Boiling River. On this drive an ascent of nearly a thousand feet is made. Fort Yellowstone, at Mammoth Hot Springs, is the administrative headquarters of the park. It recently has been greatly enlarged by the addition of a number of large stone buildings and stables made out of lava rock quarried in the vicinity. Small posts are maintained at various places in the park for the cavalrymen who patrol the roads and police the park in general. Copyright by Haynes, St. Paul. LIBERTY CAP AND MAMMOTH HOTEL. Mammoth Hotel (Alt. 6,275 feet) is on the same plateau, near Fort Yellowstone, with the U. S. Commissioner's building, the U. S. Engineer Office and the Weather Bureau. Mammoth Hot Springs (Alt. 6,275 to 6,575 feet).--The hot springs and terraces occupy several acres to the south of the plateau on the slope of Terrace Mountain. To visit all the prominent springs and formations requires fully two hours; from the road to Golden Gate, however, an excellent view of Jupiter Terrace, the largest of the group, is obtained. To thoroughly inspect these wonderful springs one must do considerable walking. The "Formation Party" accompanied...
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