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The landslide created a dam that sealed the west end of the canyon, blocking the flow of the river and creating a new lake overnight. On the night of August 17, 1959, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Madison River Canyon caused a massive landslide. The US National Forest sign and the 'geological phenomenon' sign are also looking a bit aged. The marker is in good condition, although a bit faded after many years in the Montana sunshine. Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Yellowstone. 8.7 miles away) Southern Gallatin County (approx. 8.6 miles away) A Leap Just in Time (approx. 8.6 miles away) Something is terribly wrong (approx. 8.4 miles away) The Lake that Tilted (approx. one mile away) Sleep Interrupted (approx. one mile away) Earthquake Lake Geologic Area (approx. Living in an internet driven world, the fall spawning run. one mile away) The NightвЂ™s Peace Was Shattered (approx. From here the river calmly flows northwest past West Yellowstone, Montana, and into Hebgen Lake. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19002 Hebgen Lake Road, West Yellowstone MT 59758, United States of America. These signs are located with the historical marker in a pull-out alongside the road.

There are two other signs at this location: a large US National Forest Sign: 'Madison River Canyon Earthquake Area, Gallatin National Forest', and a 'geological phenomenon' placard atop a rock pedestal. Marker is near West Yellowstone, Montana, in Gallatin County. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

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In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites West Yellowstone started with the coming of the railroad in 1908.Д®rected 2002 by Montana Cultural Trust and Gallatin County Historical Society. In 1911 a crude, narrow wagon road went to 'Yellowstone' (West Yellowstone), 90 miles from the county seat at Bozeman. The Fir Ridge Cemetery overlooks Hebgen Lake.Д«y 1898 a 10-foot wide road was built through the Gallatin Canyon to Taylors Fork and the park line. Still standing in the ghost town of Cliff Lake in Madison county (2002) are the school, teacherage, store and post office. Missouri Flats (Madison County) was homesteaded by people from Missouri in 1911. Near here was the Grayling Post Office that served from 1898 to 1951. This area contains many historical interests: Hebgen Lake and dam, Quake Lake and the Madison River Earthquake Visitor's Center at the site of the Augmountain slide. West Yellowstone started with the coming of the railroad in 1908. By 1898 a 10-foot wide road was built through the Gallatin Canyon to Taylors Fork and the park line.

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