Fort Washakie Wyoming Map
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| City | Fort Washakie |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Fremont |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 43.006346 |
| Longitude | -108.882346 |
| Population | 1,219 |
| Density | 24.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Fort Washakie, Wyoming
Fort Washakie is a locality in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,219. The population density is 24.9 people per km². Fort Washakie is located at 43.0063°N, 108.8823°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82514.
Fort Washakie rests upon a high plains cradle, where the Wind River braids its silver thread through a landscape of sagebrush and sun-baked earth. It lies 130.3 miles west of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 275°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-south-west of Ethete. The sky here is a vast, unblemished dome, stretching from horizon to horizon, and the air, especially as dusk descends, carries a crisp, almost crystalline quality, hinting at the snow-capped peaks that stand sentinel in the distance. The terrain is a study in subtle contours, rolling hills giving way to flatter expanses, all bathed in a light that shifts from the sharp, bright clarity of midday to a softer, golden luminescence that paints the land in hues of ochre and rose. The scent of dry grass and distant pine needles mingles, a constant olfactory reminder of the wildness that surrounds this place. This land, Fort Washakie, is deeply interwoven with the history of the Shoshone people, a legacy that breathes in the very air and shapes the character of the settlement. Once a military post, it has since transformed into a vital hub for the Wind River Reservation, its economy sustained by a blend of ranching, tribal enterprises, and services catering to the needs of its residents. The nearby Sacajawea Museum stands as a quiet testament to the enduring spirit and rich cultural heritage of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes, offering a glimpse into the lives and legends that have shaped this corner of Wyoming. The pace of life here is measured, dictated less by the frantic ticking of clocks and more by the slow arc of the sun and the changing seasons, fostering a sense of community and a deep connection to the land.
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About This Fort Washakie Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Fort Washakie, Wyoming with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Fort Washakie and Fremont County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fort Washakie is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Fort Washakie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
