Carbon Counties Wyoming United States

Carbon Counties Wyoming United States

Carbon County, Wyoming has a rich history representative of the WEST. Main industries are ranching, timber/logging, mining. There are rich, hard coal deposits and many other minerals. Coal is the heritage of Hanna and Medicine Bow, Oil has boosted Baggs, Shirley Basin, Sinclair and other towns. Encampment was founded because of a major copper mine. The Wyoming State Peniteniary is located in Rawlins; an older prison has been turned into a tourist attraction. Carbon County is heavily influenced by the presence of the Medicine Bow National Forest. There are countless recreation opportunities for every season.

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Boyer YL Ranch - In operation since 1926. Includes history, accommodations and rate information, activities and photos. Located on the Savery River near Colorado.
Carbon County Wyoming - Links to towns, recreational areas and general county information.
Kortes Dam - General, hydraulics, geology, dimensions and hydrology information of the dam as presented by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Seminoe Dam - General, hydraulics, geology, dimensions and hydrology information of the dam as presented by the Bureau of Reclamation.

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