Fontenelle Wyoming Map

About Fontenelle, Wyoming

Fontenelle is a locality in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 3. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Fontenelle is located at 41.9849°N, 110.0590°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 83101.

Fontenelle lies at the western edge of the Wyoming basin, a quiet collection of structures breathing in the vast, pale sky. It lies 93.0 miles east-north-east of Logan, UT (from Logan, UT: bearing 79°T), and is situated 28.0 miles east-north-east of Kemmerer. The land around Fontenelle is a study in muted tones: sagebrush and hardy grasses carpet the rolling terrain, punctuated by the occasional stoic juniper. Distant, hazy mountains form a soft, blue-grey backdrop, their peaks often softened by the fine dust that seems to perpetually hang in the air, catching the sunlight in a golden haze at dawn and dusk. The Green River, a ribbon of earthy brown water, meanders nearby, its presence a subtle murmur against the profound silence of the open country. The air here has a clarity that sharpens the senses, carrying the faint scent of dry earth and wild herbs, a clean, elemental perfume that speaks of remoteness and enduring nature. The history of Fontenelle is tied to the fertile banks of the Green River, a lifeline that drew early settlers and prospectors seeking opportunity in this rugged landscape. For generations, the economy of Fontenelle has been shaped by the land itself, primarily through ranching and agriculture, where cattle graze on the vast open pastures, their presence a slow, deliberate rhythm against the sweeping vistas. This connection to the earth is a deep-seated character trait, fostering a self-reliance and quiet resilience in the people who call Fontenelle home. While the grand pronouncements of industry may pass by, a distinctive, enduring spirit persists, grounded in the practicalities of life and the unchanging beauty of the western plains.

About This Fontenelle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fontenelle, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.984949, -110.059042. 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 Fontenelle and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Fontenelle includes the ZIP code (83101), telephone area code (307), county seat of Lincoln County (Kemmerer), and school district assignment (Lincoln 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 Fontenelle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.