Madison Buffalo Jump State Park
Madison Buffalo Jump State Park, Historic indigenous hunting site in Gallatin County, United States.
This limestone cliff formation rises dramatically above the Madison River valley, providing an expansive view of Montana's mountain ranges and grasslands.
Native American tribes utilized this cliff between 500 BCE and 1750 CE to hunt bison by directing entire herds over the edge.
Indigenous runners wearing animal hides guided bison herds through a system of rock cairns toward the cliff edge for communal hunting operations.
The park features interpretive trails, educational displays, picnic areas, and restroom facilities accessible throughout the year without entrance fees for Montana residents.
Archaeological excavations at the cliff base revealed extensive bison bone deposits and remnants of ancient tipi settlements dating back two millennia.
Location: Gallatin County
Inception: 1966
Website: https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/madison-buffalo-jump
GPS coordinates: 45.79444,-111.46250
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27
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