Obsidian Cliff, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Obsidian Cliff in 1888

Obsidian Cliff as it appeared in 1888 (from a USGS monograph by Joseph Iddings).

Obsidian Cliff in 1998

Obsidian Cliff from the same location as above as it appeared in the summer of 1998.

Obsidian Cliff in 1998

Facing north towards Obsidian Cliff across Obsidian Creek and the now almost dry Beaver Lake (1998).

Obsidian Cliff postcard

Postcard of Obsidian Cliff dating from late 1800's or early 1900's.

Obsidian Cliff postcard

1917 postcard of Obsidian Cliff.

Obsidian Cliff panorama

Panorama view of Obsidian Cliff (1998).

Photos by Craig E. Skinner, Northwest Research Obsidian Studies Laboratory

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Last Updated: 01/12/2006
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