Aug 16, 2026 · Angela Montana
Before Google Maps: The Saga of the “Handy” Highway That Wasn’t Always So Handy
In the 1920s, the Dominion-Yellowstone Trail connected Canada to Yellowstone National Park but faced significant challenges crossing the Missouri River via the unreliable Power Plant Ferry. Frustrated motorists lobbied for a bridge, which took 35 years to建设, finally opening in 1959. Today, the route is US Highway 191, allowing seamless travel.