Swan (Carbon)

Name: Swan

 

County: Carbon

 

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GNIS Entry(for Swan Ditch)

 

Longitude: 1064403W

Latitude: 413710N

 

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Elevation: 6903/2104

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Locale

 

Origin of Name:

Located just north of Saratoga and named for Will Swan, cattleman. Now a "ghost town."

Source: Annals 15(1)

 

William J. Swan received a patent on this land on March 20, 1889.

General Land Office Records

http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/Detail.asp?PatentDocClassCode=SER&Accession=WYWYAA+013507&Index=41&QryID=62746.7&DetailTab=1

 

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History:

Swan Post Office was established in June, 1881 and discontinued in February, 1893. It was re-established in May, 1893 and discontinued again in November, 1894. Its mail was then handled by Collins Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

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Maps:

1:24000 Quadrangle: Oberg Ranch

 

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