National Park Timeline

By Ivy Hammon

  • Blackfeet reservation was established

    Blackfeet reservation was established

  • Lake McDonald's name

    Lake McDonald got its name from a trapper name Duncan McDonald who carved his name in a nearby tree in 1878

  • Railroad was created which increased western exspansion.

    Railroad was created which increased western exspansion.

  • The government acquired the land from the Blackfeet Natives

    The government acquired the land from the Blackfeet Natives

  • Glacier National Park was established

    Glacier National Park was established

  • Lake McDoanald Lodge was built.

    Lake McDoanald Lodge was built.

  • established as Wateron International Peace Park

    established as Wateron International Peace Park

  • A road was built leading into the heart of the park for easier accessibility. Known as Going-to-the-sun Road.

    A road was built leading into the heart of the park for easier accessibility. Known as Going-to-the-sun Road.

  • Wild fire starts and burns over 4,000 acres

    Wild fire starts and burns over 4,000 acres

  • By 2030 there won't be any glaciers left in the park.