History of Wyoming men. In 1871, Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden led a formal geological survey of the area, the result of which ultimately convinced Congress to set aside the region. Yellowstone National Park became the world's first National Park in 1872. In August 1886, the U.S. Army was given administration of the park. In 1917, administration of the park was transferred to the new National Park Service. Hundreds of structures have been built and are protected for their architectural and historical significance, and researchers have examined more than 1,000 archaeological sites. Most of Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming. Wyoming is also home
Albany, Wyoming Albany, Wyoming Albany is a census-designated place (CDP) in Albany County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 55 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.0 square miles (28.5 km²), of which, 11.0 square miles (28.5 km²) of it is land and none of it is water. At the 2000 census, there were 80 people, 33 households and 22 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3.9 per square mile (1.5/km²). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 4.8/sq mi (1.9/km²). The racial makeup