National Monument · Wyoming, United States
Fossil Butte National Monument
Fossil Butte National Monument is a national monument in Wyoming, United States, covering 8,198 acres (3,318 ha), established in 1972.
National Monument · Wyoming, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Wyoming, United States |
| Area | 8,198 acres (3,318 ha) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Coordinates | 41.8644° N, 110.7760° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fossil Butte National Monument
Fossil Butte National Monument is a United States National Monument managed by the National Park Service, located 15 miles (24 km) west of Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States. It centers on an assemblage of Eocene Epoch (56 to 34 million years ago) animal and plant fossils associated with Fossil Lake—the smallest lake of the three great lakes which were then present in what are now Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. The other two lakes were Lake Gosiute and Lake Uinta. Fossil Butte National Monument was established as a national monument on October 23, 1972.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fossil Butte National Monument?
Fossil Butte National Monument is in Wyoming, United States (41.8644° N, 110.7760° W).
When was Fossil Butte National Monument established?
Fossil Butte National Monument was established in 1972, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fossil Butte National Monument?
Fossil Butte National Monument covers 8,198 acres (3,318 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossil_Butte_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fobu/ — Official park page.