West Yellowstone - Madison River Canyon Earthquake Area

In 1959, one of the most severe earthquakes recorded in North America shook the area around West Yellowstone. The quake measured 7.5 on the Richter scale and it created giant tidal waves that crashed over the Hebgen Dam. The area was set aside to preserve the effects of the earthquake on the geology and man-made structures. Photos of the area just after the earthquake and a seismograph are a few of the items on display.