Name: Torrey Lake

 

County: Fremont

 

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GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1093308W

Latitude: 432748N

 

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Elevation: 7415/2260

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Lake

 

Origin of Name:

Torrey Creek, Fremont County, ... .  Named for a prominent ranchman who was very active in Wyoming affairs at the beginning of the century.

Source: Decisions, 1890-1932 

 

Named after Captain Robert A. Torrey of the 13th Infantry. Captain Torrey was the first in command at Fort Washakie.

Source: WPA

 

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Alternative Spellings: Torry Lake

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Torrey Lake

 

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