John Day Fossil Beds

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument preserves one of the world’s most complete records of plant and animal evolution, spanning more than 40 million years of Earth’s history. Located in eastern Oregon, the monument is renowned for its colorful badlands, layered volcanic deposits, and exceptionally rich fossil resources that document ancient ecosystems once found across the Pacific Northwest. The monument’s striking landscapes, including the Painted Hills, Sheep Rock, and Clarno formations, reveal a remarkable story of climate change, volcanic activity, and biological evolution through deep time.

This vintage-inspired landscape edition captures the beauty and scientific significance that define John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Designed in a modern WPA-inspired style, each print celebrates the remarkable landscapes that continue to inspire scientists, photographers, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the American West. Whether you've explored the monument’s colorful badlands, learned about its extraordinary fossil discoveries, or simply admire Oregon’s unique geological landscapes, this piece honors one of the nation’s most important paleontological treasures.

Every purchase helps give back to the places that inspire this collection. Massif Foundry donates 5% of every sale from this print to organizations dedicated to preserving and protecting America's public lands, scientific resources, historic sites, and natural landscapes for future generations.

Part of the Massif Foundry National Monuments Collection.