Following on the phenomenal success of the Atlas of Oregon, published in 2001, the Department of Geography has launched an ambitious project to produce a one-of-a-kind atlas that captures the extraordinary story of Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding region.
The Atlas of Yellowstone will be the first comprehensive atlas that focuses on a region with national parks at its core. Geographers and scientific experts from numerous public and private institutions have joined forces to produce a synthesis of 200 years of exploration and research.
Scheduled for completion in 2010, the Atlas will include comprehensive reference maps as well as thematic "page pairs" covering nearly 100 subjects. The page pairs will feature sophisticated graphics depicting scientific data on subjects such as the migration of bison, the impact of wildfires and geothermal activity.
The Atlas will provide a definitive reference to guide decisions about Yellowstone's future -- ensuring that lessons learned from the world's oldest national park and its neighbors are broadly disseminated and deeply appreciated.
Visit atlasofyellowstone.net to view an image gallery and learn more about the project.
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