Walter Trumbull (c. 1846 - 1891) was an 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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1846 |
| Died | October 25, 1891 |
| Occupation(s) | naturalist, writer |
He was the son of United States Senator Lyman Trumbull.
He contributed to the Helena Rocky Mountain Gazette and the Overland Monthly.
References
edit- "WALTER TRUMBULL". Yellowstone National Park: Its Exploration and Establishment. National Park Service.