County: Natrona

Authority Name:

GNIS Entry

Longitude:  1062716W

Latitude: 425743N

Legal Description:

Elevation: 5279/1609

(ft/m)

Feature Type: Locale, Railroad Siding

Origin of Name:

This name is an Indian word and means "to hide" or "to secrete". Located on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, twelve miles west of Casper. Established in 1905.

Source: WPA

Indian word which means "to hide" or "to secrete."

Source: Annals 14(3)  

This name is an Indian word and means "to hide" or "to secrete."

Source: Stennett    

Other Names: Bishop

Alternative Spellings:

History:

Cadoma Post Office was established in May, 1907 and changed to Bishop Post Office in December, 1916.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

A postoffice in Natrona County. Stock raising the principal industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Bishop

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