Alva, Wyoming

Alva is an unincorporated community in north central Crook County, Wyoming, United States. It lies along WYO 24 34.9 miles north of the town of Sundance, the county seat of Crook County[1] and 9.7 miles away from Hulett, Wyoming. Its elevation is 3,993 feet (1,217 m), and it is located at 44°41′41″N 104°26′29″W / 44.69472°N 104.44139°W / 44.69472; -104.44139 (44.694707, -104.441342).[2] Although Alva is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 82711.[3]

Public education in the community of Alva is provided by Crook County School District #1.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alva has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 116.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alva, Wyoming
  3. ↑ Zip Code Lookup
  4. ↑ Climate Summary for Alva, Wyoming

Coordinates: 44°41′41″N 104°26′29″W / 44.6947071°N 104.4413419°W / 44.6947071; -104.4413419


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