Bear River Wyoming Map

About Bear River, Wyoming

Bear River is a locality in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 827. The population density is 155.7 people per km². Bear River is located at 41.3841°N, 111.0263°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82930.

Bear River, Wyoming, unfurls across a high desert plateau where the earth breathes in wide, sweeping vistas. It lies 48.3 miles east-south-east of Logan, UT (from Logan, UT: bearing 120°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-west of Evanston. The land here is a study in subtle greens and ochres, punctuated by the stark silhouettes of sagebrush and the occasional hardy juniper clinging to the gentle slopes. The air, thin and carrying the scent of dry grasses and distant pine, hums with a quiet energy, especially as the sun begins its descent, painting the western sky in hues of rose and lavender. The horizon feels vast, an invitation to contemplation, and the silence is broken only by the whisper of the wind or the distant call of a hawk circling overhead. The history of Bear River is deeply entwined with the flow of its namesake, a vital artery for explorers and settlers alike who sought passage through this rugged terrain. Ranching has long been the lifeblood of Bear River, with generations of families tending to cattle on the expansive ranches that dot the landscape, their weathered fences a testament to enduring labor. The economy still holds firm to this pastoral tradition, a quiet strength that underpins the community. While not a place of grand monuments, the enduring spirit of those who have made their home here, carving out a life from the challenging beauty of the land, is a palpable presence, a story told in the stoic faces and the unhurried rhythm of daily life.

About This Bear River Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bear River, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.384112, -111.026297. 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 Bear River and Uinta County.

Detailed location data for Bear River includes the ZIP code (82930), telephone area code (307), county seat of Uinta County (Evanston), and school district assignment (Uinta County School District 1). 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 Bear River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.