Douglas H. MacDonald

Douglas H. MacDonald is a Professor of Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Montana. His work focuses on Native American archaeology in Montana, Wyoming, and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. MacDonald has authored and co-edited multiple books, including Before Yellowstone (2018), Montana Before History (2012), and Land of Beginnings: The Archaeology of Montana's First Peoples (2024). His research involves extensive fieldwork, collaboration with Indigenous tribes, and graduate student mentorship.

Key Publications:

• Before Yellowstone: Native American Archaeology in the National Park (2018)
• Montana Before History: 11,000 Years of Hunter-Gatherers in the Rockies and Plains (2012)
• Land of Beginnings: The Archaeology of Montana's First Peoples (2024)

Research Focus: MacDonald’s studies span over 11,000 years of human history in Yellowstone and Montana, emphasizing archaeological methods, artifact analysis, and cultural adaptations to environmental changes. His work has been featured in Smithsonian Magazine and has contributed to over 20 published articles and book chapters, including in American Antiquity.