Obsidian Cliff
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| Obsidian Cliff | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Nearest city: | Mammoth, Wyoming |
| Area: | 3,580 acres[1] |
| Architectural style(s): | No Style Listed |
| Designated as NHL: | June 19, 1996[2] |
| Added to NRHP: | June 19, 1996[3] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 96000973 |
| Governing body: | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE |
Obsidian Cliff, also known as 48YE433, was an important source of lithic materials for prehistoric peoples near Mammoth, Wyoming. It is now located in Yellowstone National Park.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1996.[2][1]
It is located 13 miles south of Mammoth, on the east side of U.S. Route 89.[1] The Obsidian Cliff Kiosk, just north, is also listed on the National Register.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Ann M. Johnson, Leslie B. Davis, and Stephen A. Aaberg (January 28, 1993), National Historic Landmark Nomination: Obsidian CliffPDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying nine photos, from 1884, 1889, 1920 and 1989PDF (32 KB)
- ^ a b Obsidian Cliff. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-02-29.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
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