Obsidian Cliff

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Obsidian Cliff
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Obsidian Cliff
Obsidian Cliff
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

  1. ^ 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)
  2. ^ a b Obsidian Cliff. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-02-29.
  3. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).


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