Intermountain Histories

Intermountain Histories is your portable gateway to the rich heritage of the American West. Explore scholarly research and interpretive stories of historic sites across Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico—all powered by an interactive GPS-enabled map that transforms your phone into a personal tour guide.

Take virtual or physical walking tours through time using real-time location technology. As you navigate historic sites, you'll gain access to carefully curated content: detailed historical narratives, archival photographs and images, documentary videos, audio interviews, and oral histories from the region's peoples, places, institutions, and cultures. Every resource is supported by academic citations, giving you trusted context for deeper learning.

This collaborative initiative is hosted by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University and developed by students and professors from institutions throughout the Intermountain West. Their ongoing research means the app continuously grows—new pins and stories are added regularly as collaborators uncover fresh discoveries and perspectives on the region's past.

Whether you're planning a road trip, conducting local research, or simply curious about Western history, you'll find engaging educational content that brings landscapes and events to life. The project remains active and dynamic, with regular updates shared across social channels to keep you informed of new material.

Download Intermountain Histories free today and discover how the West's complex history shapes the region you explore.