Big Horn Wyoming Map

About Big Horn, Wyoming

Big Horn is a locality in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 259. The population density is 1.5 people per km². Big Horn is located at 44.6833°N, 106.9923°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82801.

Big Horn unfolds against the grand, stoic backdrop of the Bighorn Mountains, their jagged peaks, often dusted with snow even into summer's waning days, form a formidable eastern wall. It lies 78.3 miles west-north-west of Gillette, WY (from Gillette, WY: bearing 291°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-west of Sheridan. The land here breathes a dry, sun-baked air, a scent of sagebrush and sun-warmed pine needles carried on the persistent breeze. Rolling foothills, painted in shades of ochre and sage, descend towards the valley floor where the town itself lies, a collection of weathered buildings and a scatter of homes that seem to have grown organically from the earth. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant green in the spring and a rustling gold in the autumn, line the banks of the Powder River, a ribbon of life that cuts through the landscape, reflecting the vast, often intensely blue Wyoming sky. The story of Big Horn is deeply entwined with the ranching heritage of the region, a legacy etched into the very character of its people. For generations, cattle have grazed these expansive pastures, their silent movements a familiar rhythm in the sweeping vistas. The local economy still leans heavily on agriculture and the enduring spirit of the West, though a growing appreciation for its scenic beauty has begun to draw visitors who seek the quietude and the raw, untamed splendor of the high plains. The historic Bradford Brinton Memorial Ranch offers a glimpse into this past, a preserved testament to the lives and livelihoods that shaped Big Horn, its sturdy structures standing sentinel against the relentless march of time.

About This Big Horn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Big Horn, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.683304, -106.992288. 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 Big Horn and Sheridan County.

Detailed location data for Big Horn includes the ZIP code (82801), telephone area code (307), county seat of Sheridan County (Sheridan), and school district assignment (Sheridan 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 Big Horn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.