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Salt River (Wyoming)
The Salt River is an U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map accessed May 4, 2011 river draining a valley in Lincoln County in western Wyoming. It is named for several exposed beds of salt and briny salt springs of up 60% pure salt in Idaho that drains into the Salt River via Stump Creek. The Salt River valley was a popular destination for Indians and later pioneers seeking salt and game. The headwaters of the river are below Mount Wagner in the Salt River Range. The river flows west out of the mountains and then northward along the border of Wyoming and Idaho. It passes Smoot, Wyoming and then meanders through the mostly agricultural Star Valley, being joined by numerous creeks along the way, to its confluence with the Snake River near the town of Alpine (elevation ). The Salt River watershed drains about of the western part of the Salt River Range in Wyoming and the eastern part of the Caribou Range of Idaho. The G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout (''Oncorhynchus mykiss'') is a species of trout native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America. The steelhead (sometimes called "steelhead trout") is an anadromous (sea-run) form of the coastal rainbow trout or Columbia River redband trout that usually returns to freshwater to spawn after living two to three years in the ocean. Freshwater forms that have been introduced into the Great Lakes and migrate into tributaries to spawn are also called steelhead. Adult freshwater stream rainbow trout average between , while lake-dwelling and anadromous forms may reach . Coloration varies widely based on subspecies, forms, and habitat. Adult fish are distinguished by a broad reddish stripe along the lateral line, from gills to the tail, which is most vivid in breeding males. Wild-caught and hatchery-reared forms of the species have been transplanted and introduced for food or sport in at least 45 countries and every continent except ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming
Star Valley Ranch is a town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 1,503 at the 2010 census. It was incorporated on November 8, 2005; at the 2000 census, it was only a census-designated place (CDP). Geography Star Valley Ranch is located at (42.979610, –110.963812). It is located in Star Valley, a grassland valley surrounded by forested mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,503 people, 612 households, and 461 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 954 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 96.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population. There were 612 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thayne, Wyoming
Thayne is a town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 366 at the 2010 census. Geography Thayne is located at (42.919754, –111.000714), at 5906 feet in elevation. It sits in the northern portion of Wyoming's grassy Star Valley, close to the Salt River. Thayne is surrounded by green grassland and ranches, with forested mountains at the valley's edge. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 366 people, 144 households, and 90 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 171 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 91.5% White, 1.1% Asian, 6.0% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.3% of the population. There were 144 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bedford, Wyoming
Bedford is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 201 at the 2010 census. History The first settlement at Bedford was made in 1890. A post office in Bedford was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1966. The community was named after Bedford, Virginia. Geography Bedford is located at (42.897527, −110.936463). It is located in Star Valley, a grassland valley surrounded by forested mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land. Climate According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bedford has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in was on August 7, 2001, while the coldest temperature recorded was on January 1, 1979. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 169 people, 63 households, and 49 families residing in the CDP. The po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turnerville, Wyoming
Turnerville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 192 at the 2010 census. Geography Turnerville is located at (42.848103, -110.896247). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.7 km2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 155 people, 46 households, and 40 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 38.2 people per square mile (14.7/km2). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 14.0/sq mi (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.77% White, and 3.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population. There were 46 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.4% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.0% were non-families. 10.9% of all households were made up of indiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover, Wyoming
Grover is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 147 at the 2010 census. History The first settlement at Grover was made in 1885. A post office called Grover has been in operation since 1889. The community was named after Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States. Geography Grover is located at (42.793051, -110.931862). It is located in Star Valley, a grassland valley surrounded by forested mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.9 square mile (2.2 km2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 137 people, 48 households, and 38 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 159.0 people per square mile (61.5/km2). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 65.0/sq mi (25.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.35% White, 0.73% Asian, and 2.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afton, Wyoming
Afton is a town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 1,911 at the 2010 census. Afton is home to the world's largest arch made of elk antlers. Spanning across the four lanes of U.S. Highway 89, the arch consists of 3,011 elk antlers and weighs 15 tons. History The first settlement at Afton was made in 1885. The community takes its name from the River Afton, in Ayrshire, Scotland. Geography Afton is the largest city in Star Valley, a grassland valley in forested mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. A periodic spring is Afton's main water supply, which cycles on and off during the summer, fall, and winter at 12 to 18 minute intervals. During the spring the flow never stops due to increased water supply from the melting snowpack. At full flow the Intermittent Spring discharges up to 285 gallons per second. It is located five miles east of Afton, a short hike from the end of Swift Creek Road. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairview, Wyoming
Fairview (CDP) is in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 275 at the 2010 census. History The first settlement at Fairview was made in 1885. A post office called Fairview has been in operation since 1889. The community was so named on account of scenic views from the elevated townsite. Geography Fairview is located at (42.689133, -110.988496). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.2 km2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 277 people, 81 households, and 63 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 99.8 people per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 32.8/sq mi (12.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.64% White and 0.36% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population. There were 81 households, out of which 56.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were marri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auburn, Wyoming
Auburn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 328. The first settlement at Auburn was made in 1879. Geography Auburn is located at (42.794401, -111.004929). It is located in Star Valley, a grassland valley surrounded by forested mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 276 people, 85 households, and 74 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 128.8 people per square mile (49.8/km2). There were 94 housing units at an average density of 43.9/sq mi (17.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.19% White, 0.36% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population. There were 85 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.6% were marri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California Trail
The California Trail was an emigrant trail of about across the western half of the North American continent from Missouri River towns to what is now the state of California. After it was established, the first half of the California Trail followed the same corridor of networked river valley trails as the Oregon Trail and the Mormon Trail, namely the valleys of the Platte, North Platte, and Sweetwater rivers to Wyoming. The trail has several splits and cutoffs for alternative routes around major landforms and to different destinations, with a combined length of over . Introduction By 1847, two former fur trading frontier forts marked trailheads for major alternative routes through Utah and Wyoming to Northern California. The first was Jim Bridger's Fort Bridger (est. 1842) in present-day Wyoming on the Green River, where the Mormon Trail turned southwest over the Wasatch Range to the newly established Salt Lake City, Utah. From Salt Lake the Salt Lake Cutoff (est. 1848) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was a east–west, large-wheeled wagon route and Westward Expansion Trails, emigrant trail in the United States that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon. The eastern part of the Oregon Trail spanned part of what is now the state of Kansas and nearly all of what are now the states of Nebraska and Wyoming. The western half of the trail spanned most of the current states of Idaho and Oregon. The Oregon Trail was laid by fur traders and trappers from about 1811 to 1840 and was only passable on foot or on horseback. By 1836, when the first migrant wagon train was organized in Independence, Missouri, a wagon trail had been cleared to Fort Hall, Idaho. Wagon trails were cleared increasingly farther west and eventually reached all the way to the Willamette Valley in Oregon, at which point what came to be called the Oregon Trail was complete, even as almost annual improvements were made in the form of bridges, cutoffs, ferries, and roads, which made the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
