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Land of Opportunity Open for Homesteads in Wyoming
The United States announces open settlement June 15 on over 1,000,000 acres in Wind River range foothills and Wyoming plains. Free quarter section plus land office fee and $1.50 per acre, with rail access via Chicago Northwestern to Lander and Shoshoni. The article touts vast irrigation projects, mineral wealth, and booming towns like Lander, Shoshone, Thermopolis, and Belle Fourche, promising employment and durable growth for homesteaders.
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Mississippi Valley
United States
Wind River Range
Plains
Wyoming
Government Land Department
Washington
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Lander
Lander Valley
Government Land Office
Shoshoni
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Congress
Mountain States
North Platte
Bier
Sam
Central States
Casper
Big Horn River
Wind River
Crow Creek
Muddy Creek
Lewiston
Atlantic City
South Pass
Fremont County
California
Overland Limited
Chicago & Northwestern
Belle Fourche
South Dakota
Black Hills
North Platte Project
Alcova
Wyo
Back Hills
Deadwood
Pacific
Ilinois
Minnesota
Wyoming and Northwestern
Chiccavo
Dakota Lands
Dakota