Afton Wyoming Map

About Afton, Wyoming

Afton is a locality in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,908. The population density is 171.4 people per km². Afton is located at 42.7249°N, 110.9319°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 83110.

Afton lies cradled by the sweeping grandeur of the Wyoming Range, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than the eye can comprehend. It lies 75.6 miles south-east of Idaho Falls, ID (from Idaho Falls, ID: bearing 132°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south of Grover. Here, the land rolls with a quiet dignity, hills cloaked in sagebrush and the muted greens of summer grasses giving way to the stark, snow-dusted peaks that guard the horizon. The Salt River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the valley floor, its banks a favored haunt for the local wildlife that moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean, invigorating scent of pine and distant snowmelt that sharpens the senses and invites deep breaths. Evenings here are painted with a particular kind of light, a soft, golden effusion that lingers long after the sun has dipped, casting long shadows that stretch and blur the familiar contours of the landscape. The history of Afton is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent spirit of those who have coaxed a living from this rugged terrain. Ranching and agriculture have long been the bedrock of its economy, the fertile valley floor supporting hardy crops and vast herds that graze on the surrounding rangelands. The distinctive aroma of alfalfa, sweet and earthy, often hangs in the air, a testament to the agricultural roots that run deep. Beyond the fields and pastures, the influence of the nearby mountains is palpable, offering opportunities for recreation and a constant reminder of the raw, untamed beauty that defines this corner of Lincoln County. While not a hub of industry, Afton possesses a quiet resilience, a self-sufficiency born of generations who understood the rhythms of the land and the value of close-knit community.

About This Afton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Afton, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.724928, -110.931869. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Afton and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Afton includes the ZIP code (83110), telephone area code (307), county seat of Lincoln County (Kemmerer), and school district assignment (Lincoln County School District 2). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Afton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.