Near Casper in Natrona County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Hell’s Half Acre
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2014
1. Hell’s Half Acre Marker
This unique setting of natural beauty cover approximately 320 acres. Viewed from a point of maximum depth, its walls and pinnacles show soft and varied hues comparable to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Investigation has confirmed that in former days the Indians drove great herds of buffalo into this depression for slaughter. Flint arrowheads and buffalo bones have been found here. A detachment of Captain B.L.E. Bonneville’s party visited this site in July 1833. This area has been dedicated to Natrona county by the Federal Government.
Erected by Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1833.
Location. 43° 2.814′ N, 107° 5.538′ W. Marker is near Casper, Wyoming, in Natrona County. Marker is on U.S. 20/26, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Casper WY 82604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. “Committed to the Land” (approx. 8 miles away); Bridger Road – Waltman Crossing (approx. 8 miles away); Mama Sage (approx. 8 miles away).
More about this marker. Hell's Half
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Also see . . . Hell’s Half Acre Is One Of The Most Mesmerizing Natural Wonders In All Of Wyoming. Only in Your State website entry (Submitted on September 5, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2014
2. Hell’s Half Acre Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2014
3. Hell’s Half Acre
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2014
4. Hell’s Half Acre
Photographed By Sanborn Souvenir Company, circa 1935
5. The Painted Cliffs, Hell's Half Acre, Wyoming
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2014
6. Hell’s Half Acre
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,298 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 5, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5. submitted on January 8, 2015. 6. submitted on January 5, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
