Lost Springs, Wyoming facts for kids
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Lost Springs, Wyoming
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Road Sign in Lost Springs, 2007
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Location of Lost Springs in Converse County, Wyoming.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Year of incorporation | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6 |
| • Density | 44.44/sq mi (17.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82224
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-47805 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597388 |
Lost Springs is a very small town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States. It is known for being one of the smallest towns in America.
In 2020, only 6 people lived there. This makes Lost Springs the least populated town in Wyoming.
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History of Lost Springs
Lost Springs began in the 1880s. Railroad workers gave it its name because they couldn't find the water springs shown on their maps.
The town officially became a town in 1911. At first, about 200 people lived there. Most of them worked at the nearby Rosin coal mine.
Population Changes Over Time
Around 1930, the coal mine closed down. After that, fewer and fewer people lived in Lost Springs. By 1960, the population had dropped to just five people.
In 1976, Lost Springs was recognized as the smallest incorporated town in America. At that time, its population was eleven.
Court Battle with the Railroad
In 1983, Lost Springs had a legal fight with a railroad company. The Chicago and North Western Transportation Company wanted to take some land near the town. They planned to build a large railway embankment.
The mayor of Lost Springs, Leda Price, argued that this wall would block the town from the main highways. A judge in Wyoming agreed with the town. The railroad then decided to build a track that would not block the town's view or access.
Geography and Climate
Lost Springs is located in an area called the High Plains. The town covers a total area of about 0.23 square kilometers (0.09 square miles). All of this area is land.
Lost Springs Climate
Lost Springs has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets very little rain. The winters are cold and dry. The summers are warm, but they also get a little bit of rain.
| Climate data for Lost Springs, Wyoming | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34 (1) |
39 (4) |
47 (8) |
56 (13) |
66 (19) |
78 (26) |
86 (30) |
85 (29) |
75 (24) |
62 (17) |
44 (7) |
36 (2) |
59 (15) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11 (−12) |
16 (−9) |
22 (−6) |
29 (−2) |
38 (3) |
47 (8) |
53 (12) |
52 (11) |
43 (6) |
32 (0) |
20 (−7) |
13 (−11) |
31 (−1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.50 (13) |
0.46 (12) |
0.76 (19) |
1.69 (43) |
2.09 (53) |
1.78 (45) |
1.89 (48) |
1.02 (26) |
1.24 (31) |
1.10 (28) |
0.62 (16) |
0.45 (11) |
13.6 (345) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
Population Data
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 207 | — | |
| 1920 | 121 | −41.5% | |
| 1930 | 66 | −45.5% | |
| 1940 | 38 | −42.4% | |
| 1950 | 9 | −76.3% | |
| 1960 | 5 | −44.4% | |
| 1970 | 7 | 40.0% | |
| 1980 | 9 | 28.6% | |
| 1990 | 4 | −55.6% | |
| 2000 | 1 | −75.0% | |
| 2010 | 4 | 300.0% | |
| 2020 | 6 | 50.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Lost Springs has changed a lot over the years. It started with over 200 people in 1910. By 2000, only one person lived there.
2010 Census Information
According to the census in 2010, there were 4 people living in Lost Springs. These 4 people made up 3 households. There were no families living in the town at that time.
All the residents were White. The average age of people in Lost Springs was 59.5 years old. All of the residents were between 45 and 64 years old. The population was split evenly, with 50% male and 50% female residents.
Education
There are no public schools in Lost Springs. This is because there are no children living in the town.
If children were to move to Lost Springs, their public education would be provided by Converse County School District #1.
See also
In Spanish: Lost Springs (Wyoming) para niños
