Name: Pacific 

 

County: Fremont

 

Authority Name: 

 

GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1085617W

Latitude: 422014N

 

Legal Description:

 

Elevation: 7175/2187

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Locale

 

Origin of Name:

A favorite camp site for emigrants 'just over the hump.' The water of the spring originates less than four miles from the Continental Divide and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. Here is the site of a stage and pony express station of the early 1860's. 

Source: Wyoming Guide

 

Other Names: Pacific Springs

 

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History:

Pacific Post Office was established in December, 1900 and discontinued in October, 1916 after which the mail was handled by South Pass City Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Postoffice in Fremont County. Lander the nearest city of importance. Called also Pacific Springs. Stockraising the leading industry. 

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

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Maps: 

1:24000 Quadrangle: Pacific Springs

 

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