Near Alcova in Natrona County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
The Oregon Trail
1841
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 31, 2016
1. The Oregon Trail Marker
Split Rock 20 miles Northwest.
Erected 1941.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list.
Location. 42° 26.502′ N, 107° 13.138′ W. Marker is near Alcova, Wyoming, in Natrona County. Marker is at the intersection of Oregon Trail Road and Martin Cove Road, on the left when traveling west on Oregon Trail Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alcova WY 82620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tom Sun Ranch (here, next to this marker); The Pioneer Women (here, next to this marker); A Tribute to Hardship (approx. ¼ mile away); The Emigrant Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Sun Ranch (approx. ¼ mile away); Martin's Cove (approx. 0.3 miles away); Following the River (approx. 0.3 miles away); Devil's Gate (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alcova.
More about this marker. This marker is located at Mormon Handcart Historic Site.
this page online
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 31, 2016
2. The Oregon Trail Marker
This marker is in the center. Devil's Gate is in the background.
Photographed By Bureau of Land Management.
3. Split Rock
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
