GIS Data - Yellowstone

Yellowstone Geology


Christiansen Geologic Summary Maps (zip)

This data set contains all the geologic map information used to publish U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 729-G by Christiansen, 2001.

USGS Bedrock Geology (zip)

The data set consists of geologic units mapped as area (polygon) features.

USGS Surficial Geology (zip)

The data set consists of surficial geologic units mapped as area (polygon) features.

Caldera Boundaries (zip)

This data set was derived from the geology coverages of Plate 1, Plate 2, and Plate 3 in U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 729-G by Christiansen, 2001.

Geothermal Areas (zip)

This data set contains boundaries for hydrogeothermal areas within Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone IMS
Yellowstone geology displayed in the YVO IMS.

Yellowstone Hydrography


USGS Bathymetry and Geology of the Floor of Yellowstone Lake (zip)

Data set resulting from the high-resolution multi-beam sonar mapping of Yellowstone Lake that was conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey in conjunction with the National Park Service.

NPS Bathymetry of Yellowstone Lake (zip)

This National Park Service polygon coverage contains the measurements of depth for Yellowstone Lake.

WSGS Bathymetry of Yellowstone Lake (zip)

This raster dataset was interpolated by the WSGS from the 10m contour intervals in the USGS Scientific Investigations Map 2973: "Bathymetry and Geology of the Floor of Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana authored by Lisa A. Morgan and others.

Yellowstone Area NHD (zip)

The USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) is a feature-based database that interconnects and uniquely identifies the stream segments or reaches that make up the nation's surface water drainage system.


Yellowstone Park Information


Names of Yellowstone (zip)

A USGS automated inventory of the names and locations of physical and cultural geographic features located throughout Yellowstone National Park.

Roads of Yellowstone (zip)

Federal Highway Administration's national transportation network of the Yellowstone area.

Trails of Yellowstone (zip)

National Park Service trail survey of Yellowstone National Park 1997–2000.

Boundary of Yellowstone (zip)

This data set shows the National Park Service tract and boundary data that was created by Land Resources Division of the National Park Service.


Yellowstone Digital Elevation Models


10 Meter DEM (zip)

The National Elevation Dataset (NED) is the primary elevation data product produced and distributed by the USGS.

30 Meter DEM (zip)

The National Elevation Dataset (NED) is the primary elevation data product produced and distributed by the USGS.

Elephant Plateau LiDAR (zip)

Raster image created from LiDAR generated by Open Topography.

Mallard LiDAR (zip)

Raster image created from LiDAR generated by Open Topography.

Norris LiDAR (zip)

Raster image created from LiDAR generated by Open Topography.

Old Faithful LiDAR (zip)

Raster image created from LiDAR generated by Open Topography.

Sour Creek LiDAR (zip)

Raster image created from LiDAR generated by Open Topography.

Yellowstone Geologic GIS Database


Yellowstone Geologic GIS Database (zip)

Download the Yellowstone geologic GIS database including an .mxd file.


Data Disclaimer

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