Powder River Country

Powder River Country (HM1PZ0)

Location: Buffalo, WY 82834 Johnson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 20.922', W 106° 41.982'

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From this point in any direction is Powder River Country.
Twelve thousand years ago. the rich grassland and abundant wildlife attracted Native American hunters into the area. As the United States expanded, commerce and conflict occurred. The Portugese Houses, east of Kaycee, were part of the fur trade industry during the early nineteenth century. The establishment of the Bozeman Trail in 1863 brought on warfare between some of the tribes and the United States Army ending with the expulsion of the Native Americans from the area in 1877. Historic sites like Fort Reno and Crazy Woman Battlefield reflect this struggle. During the last two decades of the nineteenth century, disputes between open range ranchers and homesteaders resulted in many confrontations, ending with the 1892 Johnson County War fights at KC and TA ranches.
Today, ranching exists alongside minerals and recreation industries. The land's wealth however, is not infinite. Only through careful stewardship can the land be cared for and maintained. Wildlife viewing, hunting and fishing, tours of museums and historic sites, traveling historic roads, and camping and hiking allow all to appreciated Powder River Country.
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HM NumberHM1PZ0
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Placed ByWyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources
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Date Added Sunday, December 13th, 2015 at 1:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13T E 364528 N 4912008
Decimal Degrees44.34870000, -106.69970000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 20.922', W 106° 41.982'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 20' 55.32" N, 106° 41' 58.92" W
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Area Code(s)307
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 158 N Main St, Buffalo WY 82834, US
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