00.03.02 Climatological Data, 1849-1953
Scope and Contents
Precipitation measurements for Fort Laramie (1849-1889), Fort Fetterman (1868-1882), Fort Washakie (1872-89), and Cheyenne (1870-89).
U.S. Signal Service mean temperature readings for Cheyenne (1870-1889), and Fort McKinney (1886 1889).
U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau and U. S. Department of Commerce Weather Bureau data for Wyoming. Annual data published for 1915 from 1920-1938 and 1942, monthly data published from December, 1951 to May, 1953. Information includes precipitation, temperatures, relative humidity, wind velocities, snow fall (1923-1926) and frost dates.
Dates
- 1849-1953
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research though some record types may be restricted. See notes in the container list.
Extent
From the Collection: 49.15 cubic feet (+ 6 volumes + 5 maps + 1 photo album)
Arrangement
Chronological
Physical Description
1 file folder
Creator
- From the Collection: Wyoming. State Engineer’s Office (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov