Since 1934 US Route 191 has traversed the Gallatin Range north of West Yellowstone, Montana to Bozeman Montana. Since being extended to Bozeman during 1934 US Route 191 has remained the only US Route to ever be signed within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park. The course of US Route 191 north of West Yellowstone through the Gallatin Range takes it north through the Yellowstone National Park where it briefly dips into the State of Wyoming. Part 1; the history of US Route 191 in the Gallatin Range The Gallatin Range is a sub-range of the Rocky Mountains and is located largely on the Montana/Wyoming State Line. The Gallatin Range extends 75 miles north/south and largely is bisected by the Gallatin River. The Gallatin Range takes it's name from Albert Gallatin who was the longest tenured US Secretary of the Treasury. Road access through the Gallatin Range between West Yellowstone and Bozeman is largely tied to the development of West ...
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