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
Garland, Wyoming Garland, Wyoming Garland is a census-designated place in Park County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 115 at the 2010 census. Garland is located at (44.778574, -108.657442). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), all of it land. As of the census of 2000, there were 95 people, 43 households, and 28 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 30.8 people per square mile (11.9/km²). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 15.3/sq mi (5.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.95%