Geography
During a drought in 1960, Lysite recorded of precipitation for the entire calendar year. This was the lowest calendar year precipitation total recorded in Wyoming, and the lowest anywhere in the United States outside the Southwest.Climate
Economy
It also has Lost Cabin Gas Plant and Madden natural gas field, owned and operated by Contango Resources.Arts and culture
The J.B. Okie mansion is located in Lysite. Lysite has an old one room schoolhouse, library, and a general store. Most of the residents own cows and horses, and most residents have some background in agriculture. Every summer the community hosts a series of mini rodeos called the gymkhanas. On Labor Day, Lysite hosts a large rodeo, including a night of Ranch Rodeo.Education
Public education in the community of Lysite is provided by Fremont County School District #24. The district has three campuses – Shoshoni Elementary School (grades PK-6), Shoshoni Junior High School (grades 7–8) and Shoshoni High School (grades 9–12).References
{{authority control Unincorporated communities in Fremont County, Wyoming Unincorporated communities in Wyoming