Name: Alta

County: Teton

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Longitude:  1110213W

Latitude: 434514N

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Elevation: 6440/1963

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Feature Type: Populated Place

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Alta Post Office was established in in January, 1898 in Uinta County prior to the formation of Teton County. It was discontinued in November, 1910 and its mail then handled by the Driggs, Idaho Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

Small postoffice in Uinta County, 48 miles southeast from St. Anthony, Idaho, the nearest railroad point. Stock raising and farming the leading industries.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Clawson

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