Introduction
The year is 1870, and you have been hired as a government surveyor. Westward expansion is coming to a close, and you find yourself in the untouched landscape of Wyoming. The government has sent you to create a report detailing whether or not this vast area should be formed into Yellowstone National Park, or developed along with the remainder of the West. While on your venture through the park, you find numerous geological and natural wonders, while also realizing the great economic and industrial potential of such a space. These discoveries leave you questioning: Is the preservation of natural areas worth while in a modern world that may use them otherwise?