Timeline of the Yellowstone Universe

James and Margaret Dutton embark on their perilous journey westward with their children Elsa and John.

The Dutton family joins a wagon train from Texas to Montana, facing countless dangers along the Oregon Trail.

The Dutton family establishes their ranch in the Yellowstone Valley.

After surviving the journey west, the Duttons claim their land and begin building what will become a ranching empire.

World War I concludes, but its effects ripple through Montana.

Veterans return home changed, and the economic aftermath begins to affect ranching communities.

The 18th Amendment takes effect, banning alcohol nationwide.

Prohibition creates new challenges and opportunities in Montana, affecting the Dutton ranch operations.

The Dutton ranch faces severe drought and livestock crisis.

Harsh winter conditions and drought threaten the survival of the ranch and its cattle.

Arrival of sheep herders escalates tensions with local ranchers.

The conflict between cattle ranchers and sheep herders reaches a boiling point, threatening the peace.

Cara writes to Spencer in Africa, asking him to return home.

Recognizing the severity of the situation, Cara reaches out to Spencer Dutton for assistance.

Federal agents conduct prohibition raids in Bozeman, Montana.

Law enforcement cracks down on illegal alcohol operations, affecting local businesses and relationships.

The stock market crash triggers the Great Depression.

Economic collapse affects ranching operations and forces difficult decisions for the Dutton family.

A new chapter begins in the Madison River valley.

Following a family tragedy, Stacy Clyburn moves her New York family to Montana, beginning a new legacy in the Yellowstone Universe.

The Dutton legacy extends through generations to modern times.

The foundation laid by Jacob and Cara Dutton continues through their descendants in Yellowstone.