West Yellowstone, Montana

West Yellowstone, United States

West Yellowstone, Montana shares 11 connections with 130 other places across 3 topics, concentrated in transportation and nature, with a notable thread through language. The town was founded in June 1908 when the Oregon Short Line Railroad was completed, with the current name settled in 1920 and train service ending in 1960. It sits at the edge of the Madison Range, flanked by the Madison and Gallatin rivers. Commercial signage in Mandarin and six Chinese restaurants reflect a strong link to Chinese-speaking tourists and their home places.