Battle, Wyoming facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle, Wyoming
Unincorporated community
Battle, Wyoming Location in Wyoming Show map of Wyoming Battle, Wyoming Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Wyoming
County	Carbon
Elevation	9,924 ft (3,025 m)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MST)
GNIS feature ID	1597963

Battle was once a small, unofficial community located high in the mountains of Carbon County, Wyoming, United States. It was known as a "coal town" because many people who lived there worked in the nearby coal mines. This community and the old mining site are found near the top of Battle Pass. It sits at a very high elevation of about 9,924 feet (3,025 meters) above sea level.

What Was Battle, Wyoming?

Battle was an unincorporated community. This means it was a place where people lived, but it didn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Instead, it was part of the larger Carbon County.

Why Was It a Coal Town?

Battle was important because of the coal found nearby. Coal is a type of rock that can be burned for energy. In the past, coal was a main source of fuel for homes, trains, and factories. Towns like Battle grew up around mines to house the workers and their families.

Life in a Mining Community

Life in a coal town like Battle could be tough. Miners worked hard, often in dangerous conditions, to dig coal out of the ground. The community would have been small, with homes, a general store, and perhaps a school. Everything revolved around the mine. When the coal ran out or was no longer needed, these towns often became empty.

Climate at Old Battle

The area around Old Battle has a special type of weather called a subalpine climate. This means it's found in high mountain regions, just below the tree line. It has cold, snowy winters and cool summers.

Weather Station Information

There is a weather station called SNOTEL at Old Battle. It sits at an altitude of 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). This station helps scientists track snow levels and other weather data in the mountains. The climate here is classified as Dfc by the Köppen system. This means it has cold winters and cool summers, with enough rain or snow all year.