Name: Hamilton Dome

 

County: Hot Springs

 

Authority Name:

 

GNIS Entry

 

Longitude: 1083432W

Latitude: 434624N

 

Legal Description:

 

Elevation: 5597/1706

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

Hamilton Dome is named for Dr. Hamilton, discoverer and first owner of the oil field nearby. The dome is seven miles long with 2,000 feet of closure, cut by several small faults. 

Source: WPA

 

Other Names: Punteney

 

Alternative Spellings:

 

History:

Hamilton Dome had a post office established in July, 1925. It was originally established as Punteney in April, 1915. Hamilton Dome Post Office was discontinued in July, 1934 and the mail sent to Winchester. 

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

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Maps:

1:24000 Quadrangle: Hamilton Dome

 

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