WY 1. Pacific Springs. Acreage: About 10. 



Location: Fremont County; Pacific Springs Quadrangle; SW of South Pass City; 

 reached via Rt. 28. 



Description: Pacific Springs consists of a stable flow of approximately 0.5 

 second foot, arising on the Pacific slope of the Continental Divide, situated in 

 rolling sagebrush plains. This was a major stopover site for pioneers during 

 Oregon Trail days, later serving as a holding pasture during wild horse hunting 

 operations. 



References: Parkman. 1898. The Oregon Trail. Little, Brown & Co., Boston. 



Encroachments: Currently surrounded by a fenced enclosure serving as a 

 seasonal livestock holding pasture. 



Ownership: John Hay, Rock Springs, Wyo. 82901. 



Data source: William T. Krummes, BSFW, Division of Wildlife Services, P.O. 

 Box 1306, Albuquerque, N.M. 87103. 



Other knowledgeable persons: Mr. John Hay, Rock Springs, Wyo. 82901. 



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