Name: Elk Basin

 

County: Park

 

Authority Name: Elk Basin (Wyo.)

 

GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1085150W

Latitude: 445926N

 

Legal Description:

 

Elevation: 4573/1394

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

Received its name from its location, which is in a basin with steep, unbroken walls which once afforded protection to herds of elk. The basin was named before the settlement of the town. The town resulted from the development of oil discoveries in the area.

Source: WPA

 

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History:

Elk Basin Post Office was established on July 7, 1916 with Magnus E. Juberg as postmaster. It was discontinued on April 30, 1956 and its mail then handled by the Powell Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Postoffice in Park County, 43 miles northeast of Cody the county seat. Frannie is the nearest railroad and banking point. Oil and gas producing are the principal industries. Population 300. Altitude 5,200 feet.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1922

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Elk Basin

 

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