Explore Cheyenne, Wyoming, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cheyenne, Wyoming. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Wyoming or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Cheyenne.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Cheyenne |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Laramie County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 41.135259 |
| Longitude | -104.790749 |
| Population | 65,132 |
| Density | 779.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 82001, 82009, 82002, 82003, 82006 |
| Area Code | 307 |
| County Seat | Cheyenne |
| School District | Laramie County School District 1 |
Cheyenne occupies a high, windswept expanse of the interior plains where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the sun whole. It lies 41.8 miles east-southeast of Laramie, WY (from Laramie, WY: bearing 106°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-southwest of Ranchettes. The landscape surrounding Cheyenne is defined by a persistent, bracing wind that shapes the grasses and carries the scent of dry earth and sage across the open ground. Within the immediate vicinity, the terrain rises toward a subtle prominence known as Nob Hill, while the modest waters of Crow Creek trace a winding path through the local geography. Residents often gather near the quiet banks of Sloan Lake, a small body of water that mirrors the vast, pale blue sky that characterizes this high-altitude prairie. Every afternoon, the light turns a sharp, translucent gold, casting long shadows across the Leo Pando Park where the silence of the plains seems to hold its breath.
Cheyenne emerged from the dust and ambition of the nineteenth century, born as a vital junction point for the expanding iron rails that pushed westward across the continent. The arrival of the railroad transformed a remote stretch of prairie into a bustling hub of commerce and transition, earning the settlement its reputation as a gateway to the frontier. Early settlers arrived with little more than grit and the heavy iron of their tools, forging a society that prioritized self-reliance and the raw reality of survival in a harsh, unforgiving climate. Cheyenne evolved from a rowdy tent city into a permanent fixture of the region, preserving the echoes of its founding era in the sturdy brick facades of its downtown corridor and the enduring spirit of its people.
Industry in Cheyenne remains deeply rooted in the practical demands of the region, anchored by a robust transportation network that continues to move goods across the western expanse. Beyond the activity of the rail lines, the local economy leans into a diverse mix of government operations, energy production, and emerging technology sectors that provide a steady foundation for the local workforce. While the region is not defined by traditional manufacturing, the infrastructure of Cheyenne supports a quiet, consistent flow of trade and services that sustain its growth. Educational opportunities are anchored by institutions like Laramie County Community College, which trains the next generation to navigate the specific challenges of a life lived on the high plains, ensuring the community remains adaptable to the shifting tides of the modern workforce.
Culture in Cheyenne thrives on a blend of legacy and the rugged, daily rhythms of the American West, perhaps most visibly celebrated during its legendary annual rodeo events that draw visitors from across the globe. The town maintains a distinct identity that honors its western heritage through architecture, public art, and a collective appreciation for the wide-open spaces that define the local mood. Famous landmarks like the historic train depot stand as monuments to the ingenuity of the past, while the local lifestyle emphasizes the importance of community gatherings and the shared experience of surviving the winters. While the pace of life in Cheyenne is measured and deliberate, it is punctuated by a deep-seated pride in the resilience required to thrive in such an exposed, expansive landscape, where the sky is the most constant companion of every traveler and resident alike.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Coordinates: 41.135259, -104.790749. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cheyenne includes the ZIP code (82001, 82009, 82002), telephone area code (307), county seat of Laramie County (Cheyenne), and school district assignment (Laramie County School District 1).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |