Powder River Pass
Powder River Pass (el. 9666 ft.) is a mountain pass in the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming traversed by U.S. Highway 16.[1] Also known as Muddy Pass, it is the highest point on Highway 16.[1] It is between the towns of Buffalo and Ten Sleep.[2]
- The Powder River Pass is also the name of a football play, taking place between Arkansas and Ole Miss in 1954.
| Powder River Pass | |
|---|---|
 Powder River Pass, looking west | |
| Elevation | 9,666 ft (2,946 m)[1] |
| Traversed by | U.S. Highway 16 |
| Location | Johnson County, Wyoming, United States |
| Range | Bighorn Mountains |
| Coordinates | 44°08′59″N 107°04′46″W |
References
- Federal Writers' Project (1941). The WPA Guide to Wyoming: The Cowboy State. ISBN 1595342486.
- Shirley Slater; Harry Basch (2010). RV Vacations For Dummies. p. 294. ISBN 0470934131.
The Powder River Pass sign
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