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Green River Wyoming Map

Explore Green River, 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.

Interactive Map of Green River, Wyoming

How to Use This Green River, Wyoming Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Green River, 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 Green River.

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	Green River
State	Wyoming (WY)
County	Sweetwater County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	41.512922
Longitude	-109.470796
Population	11,825
Density	330.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	82935
Area Code	307
County Seat	Green River
School District	Sweetwater County School District 2

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About Green River, Wyoming

Green River is a locality in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of 11,825. The population density is 330.7 people per km². Green River is located at 41.5129°N, 109.4708°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Green River is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 82935.

Green River unfolds across a high, arid plateau where the sky exerts a heavy, constant pressure on the earth. It lies 14.2 miles west-southwest of Rock Springs, WY (from Rock Springs, WY: bearing 253°T), and is situated 13.1 miles southwest of North Rock Springs.

The Green River carves a path through the basin, its cool, persistent flow providing a vital counterpoint to the surrounding sagebrush and sculpted rock formations. Only a mile away, the rugged terrain of Telephone Canyon rises, offering a stark contrast to the riparian corridor that defines the local topography. For those seeking the expansive stillness of open water, Flaming Gorge Reservoir sits five miles distant, reflecting the vast Wyoming firmament in its depths. Centennial Park serves as a modest, essential refuge within the grid, grounding the urban layout with its quiet patches of greenery. On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Rocky Mountains haunts the horizon, reminding the observer of the immense geological scales at play in this high-desert environment.

History in Green River remains inextricably linked to the iron veins of the railroad and the subterranean wealth of the earth. The local economy draws its strength from the expansive trona mining operations, which extract the raw minerals necessary for global glass and chemical manufacturing. Generations of laborers have defined the character of the region, building a legacy rooted in the difficult, necessary work of resource extraction. This industrious spirit persists today, sustaining a economy that balances the demands of modern industry with the enduring realities of a western landscape. The rhythm of daily life here follows the steady, mechanical pulse of these essential trades, maintaining a sense of purpose that feels both pragmatic and deeply ingrained.

Cultural life in Green River reflects a quiet, resilient identity forged by the harshness of the winds and the intensity of the light. Landmarks like the historic depot stand as monuments to the era of expansion, anchoring the public memory to the arrival of the transcontinental tracks. Annual events often gather the populace in celebration of their rugged heritage, fostering a communal bond that transcends the isolation of the high plains. While the region is modest in its claims to fame, it has been shaped by the presence of individuals such as the legendary explorer John Wesley Powell, who utilized the river as a conduit for his scientific surveys. The collective character remains unpretentious, defined by a stoic appreciation for the sparse beauty that persists when the sun dips low against the jagged horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rodeo Arena (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 088° E
Powell Colorado River Expedition (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 354° N
Stratton Myers Park (Total Leased Land) (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 102° E
Recreation Center Grounds (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 170° S
FMC Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 116° SE
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 131° SE · 201k acres
Ashley National Forest (National Forest) — 2.9 mi, 126° SE · 1.4M acres
US Army Tank (Public Artwork) — 14.9 mi, 066° NE
Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 15.2 mi, 058° NE
Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.3 mi, 318° NW · 52k acres
Devil's Playground-Twin Buttes Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 21.8 mi, 211° SW · 24k acres
White Mountain Petroglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 28.2 mi, 022° N
Crookston Ranch Cultural Site (Historic Ruins) — 36.7 mi, 033° NE
Three Corners Monument (Monument) — 41.6 mi, 148° SE
Firefighters Memorial (Monument) — 42.8 mi, 179° S
Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area (Attraction) — 43.2 mi, 202° S
John Jarvie Ranch Historic Site (BLM) (Museum) — 45.0 mi, 160° S
Browns Park Waterfowl Area (Nature Reserve) — 46.4 mi, 159° S
Wasatch National Forest (National Forest) — 47.7 mi, 250° W · 914k acres
Dinosaur Trackway (Attraction) — 64.1 mi, 178° S
Moonshine arch (Attraction) — 66.2 mi, 183° S
Vernal Theater (Theatre) — 73.1 mi, 182° S
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum (Museum) — 73.3 mi, 183° S
Stump Formation (Attraction) — 74.5 mi, 173° S
Big Piney Fine Arts Center (Theatre) — 78.2 mi, 335° NW

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