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| Author | : Jon Axline |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 137 |
| Release | : 2016-08-29 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1439657130 |
Traversing the spectacular Beartooth Highway in Montana and Wyoming is an unforgettable experience. The unspoiled mountain scenery along the highway inspired famed news correspondent Charles Kuralt to label it "America's most beautiful drive," yet the story behind this engineering marvel is largely unknown. It is an epic account of man versus nature to construct a road through unforgiving wilderness. Built during the height of the Great Depression and rising 10,947 feet above sea level, the Beartooth Highway sparked an economic boom in Red Lodge, Cooke City and Yellowstone National Park. Understandably, it continues to leave a profound impression on people privileged to drive it. Historian Jon Axline tells the exciting and colorful narrative behind the origins and construction of the Beartooth Highway.
| Author | : H. L. James |
| Publisher | : Falcon Guides |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1998-06 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781560446378 |
From Red Lodge to Cooke City winds a spectacular 64-mile route known as the Beartooth Highway. Frequently described as the most scenic drive in America, it traverses the "top of the world" at the border of Montana and Wyoming. This guidebook includes a mile-by-mile log filled with facts and road anecdotes which enhance the geology and history of the area. For the sheer thrill of driving and raw mountain landscapes, this one can't be beat. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
| Author | : Jon Axline |
| Publisher | : History Press Library Editions |
| Total Pages | : 146 |
| Release | : 2016-08-29 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781531699338 |
Traversing the spectacular Beartooth Highway in Montana and Wyoming is an unforgettable experience. The unspoiled mountain scenery along the highway inspired famed news correspondent Charles Kuralt to label it America s most beautiful drive, yet the story behind this engineering marvel is largely unknown. It is an epic account of man versus nature to construct a road through unforgiving wilderness. Built during the height of the Great Depression and rising 10,947 feet above sea level, the Beartooth Highway sparked an economic boom in Red Lodge, Cooke City and Yellowstone National Park. Understandably, it continues to leave a profound impression on people privileged to drive it. Historian Jon Axline tells the exciting and colorful narrative behind the origins and construction of the Beartooth Highway."
| Author | : Robert Stone |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9781573420648 |
A great collection of 123 day hikes in the beautiful Beartooth Mountains in south-central Montana--fantastic hiking for every level of experience. Trails located within a 120-mile radius of Red Lodge, including the Beartooth Highway, Boulder Valley, Billings, and the northern reaches of Yellowstone. Hikes include wooded canyons, valleys enclosed by snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, creeks, alpine plateaus, and stunning mountain panoramas.
| Author | : H. L. James |
| Publisher | : Falcon PressPub Company |
| Total Pages | : 70 |
| Release | : 1996-06-01 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 9781560444909 |
| Author | : Kelly Suzanne Hartman, with contributions by Cooke City Montana Museum |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1467142891 |
With claims staked, 1870s prospectors at Cooke City patiently waited for adequate transportation to get their ore to market. Eager enough, they named the town in honor of Northern Pacific tycoon Jay Cooke. Ironically, Cooke's influence in creating Yellowstone National Park stunted the growth of the town, as the park blocked any efforts to support a railroad through its borders. For more than sixty years, residents waited for rail until a new economy took hold--tourism. The dreams of the miners still live on in tumble-down shacks and rusty old mining equipment. And the successful vision of entrepreneurs offering rustic relaxation at the doorstep of Yellowstone continues to lure visitors. Historian Kelly Hartman recounts the saga that left hundreds battling for a railroad that never came.
| Author | : H. L. James |
| Publisher | : Falcon Guides |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1997-06 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781560445555 |
From Red Lodge to Cooke City winds a spectacular 64-mile route known as the Beartooth Highway. Frequently described as the most scenic drive in America, it traverses the top of the world at the border of Montana and Wyoming. This guidebook includes a mile-by-mile log filled with facts and road anecdotes which enhance the geology and history of the area. For the sheer thrill of driving and raw mountain landscapes, this one can't be beat.
| Author | : Jon Axline |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1626198527 |
Drives this breathtaking did not come easy. Cruising down Montana's scenic highways, it's easy to forget that traveling from here to there once was a genuine adventure. The state's major routes evolved from ancient Native American trails into four-lane expressways in a little over a century. That story is one of difficult, ground-breaking and sometimes wrong engineering decisions, as well as a desire to make a journey faster, safer and more comfortable. It all started in 1860 when John Mullan hacked a wagon road over the formidable Rocky Mountains to Fort Benton. It continued until the last section of interstate highway opened to traffic in 1988. Montana Department of Transportation historian Jon Axline charts a road trip through the colorful and inspiring history of trails, roads and superhighways in Big Sky Country.
| Author | : Vicky MacLean |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2013-12-19 |
| Genre | : Beaverhead National Forest (Mont.) |
| ISBN | : 9781494367046 |
The history of Montana's ranger stations spans most of the 20th century. From small isolated cabins to larger facilities with residences, bunkhouses, cookhouses and offices these were the Forest Service's bases of operation. As the work of the Forest Service expanded in location and complexity, ranger stations were developed to meet the needs of the workforce. Sometimes off the beaten path and sometimes an integral part of rural communities these facilities are a part of Montana's heritage. Some are long gone, some forgotten, and others are still in use. Their architecture is functional and mostly rustic. Many Forest Service retirees worked at these remote locations with out running water, electricity or regular mail service. This book will hopefully provide a bit of history about Montana's ranger stations and the people who lived and worked there.
| Author | : Bruce H. Blevins |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 44 |
| Release | : 2016-06-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781945110016 |
This concise history starts with the geological prehistory, goes through ice age humans, Plains Indians, the fur trade era, the founding of the city, the mining boom, and on to modern times. The book discusses theories on where the name "Red Lodge" came from, other early names of the town, the Beartooth Highway, and more. Includes photos and maps.
