Historical aspects of Dinosaur National Monument
Robinson HB. 1954. Historical aspects of Dinosaur National Monument. National Park Service, Department of the Interior. Omaha, Nebraska
Most people think of Dinosaur National Monument as a paleontological area only; some know of the scenic character of its canyons and back country; but few realize that the area has a rich historical background. The area’s history covers a period from the Spanish discovery of the Green River Basin in 1776 to the present national monument era. It includes the fur trade period, the canyon voyages, and early white occupancy. This paper is only a summary of the known history of the Dinosaur area. A more comprehensive report awaits further research by the author.