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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 topicsand#151;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.and#8221; and#151;Tom Patterson, former president, North American Cartographic Information Society
and#147;An extremely attractive, first-rate volume that is sure to become a fundamental resource for scholars and anyone who loves Yellowstone.and#8221;and#151;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."and#151;Anthony Barnosky, author of Heatstroke: Nature in an Age of Global Warming
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and#8220;A must have for fans of Yellowstone National Park!and#8221;
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and#8220;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.and#8221;
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and#8220;I learned more about the forces shaping Americaand#8217;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.and#8221;
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and#8220;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.and#8221;
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and#8220;A visually stunning and readable reference . . . More than 500 maps, photosand#8212;including aerial and satellite imageryand#8212;and charts make this necessary for any collection in the West, and most academic and public libraries will want a copy, too.and#8221; STARRED REVIEW
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“A must have for fans of Yellowstone National Park!” Ian Paulsen
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and#8220;Whether youand#8217;re planning a visit or looking for a gift for a park enthusiast, this atlas has something for everyone.and#8221;
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and#8220;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.and#8221;
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and#8220;If thereand#8217;s something you want to know about Yellowstone, this is the place to look . . . the concentration and quality of information in this book is unmatched, and is a must-have for Yellowstone lovers everywhere.and#8221;
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“Given the national nature of Yellowstone and the outstanding quality of this atlas, all academic libraries should acquire it.” Dave Reuss - Outside Bozeman Magazine
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and#8220;Given the national nature of Yellowstone and the outstanding quality of this atlas, all academic libraries should acquire it.and#8221;
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"What makes this book invaluable is the writing. Someone (or in this case, and#8220;somemanyand#8221;) sat down and put all sorts of
fascinating, important, and just plain interesting historical, geographical, and scientific information into 'public speak.'"
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Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park was the worldand#8217;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.
and#149; Features more than 500 maps including detailed topographic maps of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
and#149; Contributors include more than 100 experts
and#149; Gives place name references for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the surrounding region
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.