River, rising in Gallatin Lake in Gallatin Range, Yellowstone National Park, and emptying into Missouri River, Gallatin County, Mont. (Decisions, 1895, 1916) The three forks of the Missouri were named by Lewis and Clark in honor of the president of the United States and his chief advisors, the secretaries of state and of the treasury. The North Fork is called 'The Jefferson', the South 'The Gallatin,' and the one between them 'The Madison.' (WPA)
Other Names:
West Gallatin River, Cut-tuh-o'-gwa (Shoshone meaning "swift river"), Cut-tuh-o-gwa, Gallatin's River, Gallitins River, Gallatin Fork
County:
Park
Feature Category:
Water Features; Yellowstone National Park
More Reading:
Frank Ewing. America's Forgotten Statesman: Albert Gallatin (New York: Vantage Press, 1959).
