Walter Trumbull

Walter Trumbull was a prominent American explorer and writer. He was a member of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition in 1870 that explored the area of Wyoming that would eventually become Yellowstone National Park.

Walter Trumbull
Born1846
DiedOctober 25, 1891
Occupationnaturalist, writer

He was the son of United States Senator Lyman Trumbull.

He contributed to the Helena Rocky Mountain Gazette and the Overland Monthly.

Original sketch by Trumbull, published following the expedition

References

  • "WALTER TRUMBULL". Yellowstone National Park: Its Exploration and Establishment. National Park Service.
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