Alpine Northeast Wyoming Map

About Alpine Northeast, Wyoming

Alpine Northeast is a locality in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 355. The population density is 26.2 people per km². Alpine Northeast is located at 43.1938°N, 111.0072°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 83128.

Alpine Northeast unfolds as a landscape of dramatic contrasts, where the raw, untamed spirit of the Rocky Mountains meets the gentle embrace of the Salt River Range. It lies 54.9 miles east-south-east of Idaho Falls, ID (from Idaho Falls, ID: bearing 110°T), and is situated 2.2 miles north-north-east of Alpine. Jagged peaks, their summits often dusted with snow even in the warmer months, stand sentinel over valleys carved by ancient glaciers. The air here possesses a crystalline clarity, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth, and at dusk, the setting sun bleeds hues of rose and amethyst across the western sky, painting the rugged terrain with an ethereal glow. The Salt River itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the heart of Alpine Northeast, its banks fringed with cottonwoods whose leaves shimmer like a thousand tiny coins in the breeze. This region of Wyoming, though sparsely populated, carries the deep resonance of its past. Historically a vital corridor for trappers and explorers, Alpine Northeast's economy has long been tethered to the land. Ranching remains a significant thread in its fabric, with cattle grazing on vast tracts of open country, a practice that has shaped the very character of the place. The proximity to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest offers abundant opportunities for recreation, drawing visitors who seek the solace and adventure of the wilderness. While the pace of life in Alpine Northeast is deliberately unhurried, there’s a palpable sense of resilience and self-reliance, a quiet pride in the enduring beauty and the hard-won sustenance that this wild corner of Lincoln County provides.

About This Alpine Northeast Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alpine Northeast, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.1938, -111.0072. 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 Alpine Northeast and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Alpine Northeast includes the ZIP code (83128), 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 Alpine Northeast is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.