Glendo Wyoming Map

About Glendo, Wyoming

Glendo is a locality in Platte County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 243. The population density is 157.6 people per km². Glendo is located at 42.5027°N, 105.0261°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82213.

Glendo rests where the high plains begin to soften, a collection of buildings gathered against the vast, sweeping Wyoming sky. It lies 70.0 miles east-south-east of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 111°T), and is situated 25.4 miles south-east of Douglas. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, ochre and sagebrush blending into the pale blue horizon. Rolling hills, not dramatic mountains, define the immediate surroundings, their curves worn smooth by wind and sun, giving way to a broader, flatter expanse that hints at the immense distances beyond. The air carries a dry, clean scent, a mixture of sun-baked grass and the distant, almost imperceptible tang of dust stirred by an unseen breeze. Even in the midday heat, there’s a stillness, a quietude that feels ancient, as if the very stones of the earth are contemplating the slow passage of time. The history of Glendo is tied to the railroads that once promised to tame this wild country, and the ranches that have long been its lifeblood, their weathered fences stretching across miles of open range. The North Platte River, a ribbon of life in this arid landscape, is a constant presence, its waters managed now by the Glendo Dam, creating a reservoir that offers a surprising aquatic respite. This reservoir, a shimmering, expansive blue against the dry earth, draws visitors for recreation, a stark contrast to the stoic, enduring nature of the surrounding plains. The local economy still leans on agriculture and the dependable, quiet work of ranching, a continuation of traditions that have weathered booms and busts, the steady rhythm of seasons dictating the pulse of life in Glendo.

About This Glendo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glendo, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.502747, -105.026083. 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 Glendo and Platte County.

Detailed location data for Glendo includes the ZIP code (82213), telephone area code (307), county seat of Platte County (Wheatland), and school district assignment (Platte 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 Glendo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.