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Yellowstone National Park
Oxbow Fire Report
Oxbow Fire
 

Oxbow Fire Information

Started: 14 Jul / Out: 20 Jul 2001

UTMs:  536.2 x 4981.7

The Oxbow Fire was started by lightning near the Yellowstone River between Mammoth and Tower.

Seventh Cavalry Ensignia Pin.  

Did You Know?
Prior to the establishment of the National Park Service, the U.S. Army protected Yellowstone between 1886 and 1918. Fort Yellowstone was established at Mammoth Hot Springs for that purpose.

Last Updated: June 19, 2007 at 13:12 EST