Name: Badwater
County: Natrona
Authority Name:
GNIS Entry
Longitude: 1072539W
Latitude: 431922N
Legal Description:
Elevation: 6266/1910
(ft/m)
Feature Type: Populated Place
Origin of Name:
Named after the creek nearby.
Source: WPA
Named for Badwater Creek on which it is located.
Source: Annals 14(2)
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History:
Badwater Post Office was established in July, 1911 and discontinued in May, 1935. Its mail was then handled at the Lost Cabin Post Office.
Source: Wyoming Post Offices
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Maps:
1:24000 Quadrangle: Badwater
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