Bedford Wyoming Map

About Bedford, Wyoming

Bedford is a locality in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 482. The population density is 31.9 people per km². Bedford is located at 42.8994°N, 110.9333°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 83112.

Bedford rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, cradled by the weathered shoulders of the Wyoming Range. It lies 67.9 miles south-east of Idaho Falls, ID (from Idaho Falls, ID: bearing 125°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-south-east of Star Valley Ranch. The land here is a study in subtle hues: sagebrush, the color of faded denim, carpets the lower slopes, giving way to the deeper greens of pine and fir as the mountains ascend towards a sky that often stretches, a vast, luminous canvas. The Salt River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the heart of Bedford, its banks softened by willows and cottonwoods that whisper secrets on the wind. In the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the valley floor in a warm, lingering glow that makes the distant peaks seem almost to blush. The history of Bedford is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who have coaxed a living from this generous, yet demanding, landscape. Ranching has long been the lifeblood of Bedford, the rhythm of the seasons dictating the work of sheep and cattle herds that graze the surrounding meadows. The air, particularly in the crisp mornings, carries the faint, earthy scent of livestock and the sweet perfume of wild hay. While the days here unfold with a quiet deliberation, there's a palpable sense of resilience, a hard-won understanding of nature's cycles that defines the character of Bedford and its people.

About This Bedford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bedford, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.899369, -110.933262. 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 Bedford and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Bedford includes the ZIP code (83112), 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 Bedford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.