Goose Egg, Wyoming facts for kids
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Goose Egg
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 Goose Egg
Location in Wyoming
Goose Egg
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Elevation | 4,026 ft (1,227 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597334 |
Goose Egg is a small, unincorporated community located in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's a place without its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.
This community sits quite high up, about 5,344 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level. The name "Goose Egg" likely comes from a natural landmark. It might have been a spot where Canada geese often laid their eggs.
Life in Goose Egg
Goose Egg is part of the Natrona County School District Number 1. This means that students living in Goose Egg attend schools within this district.
Past Services
Goose Egg once had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. However, the post office closed down in 2016.
For many years, from the 1960s through the 1980s, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) had a special water station near Goose Egg. This station was located at Coal Creek. The USGS uses such stations to study and monitor water levels and quality in rivers and streams.
Famous Residents
Goose Egg was once home to a songwriter named Albert Norton. He was known for composing a patriotic song called Our boys are marching again. This song was written in 1943 during World War II. A "patriotic ditty" is a simple, often catchy song that expresses love for one's country.
