Guernsey Wyoming Map

About Guernsey, Wyoming

Guernsey is a locality in Platte County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 754. The population density is 307.9 people per km². Guernsey is located at 42.2697°N, 104.7416°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82214.

Guernsey, Wyoming, lies in a wide, sweeping basin where the North Platte River has carved a life-giving artery through the high plains. It lies 78.2 miles north of Cheyenne, WY (from Cheyenne, WY: bearing 3°T), and is situated 18.4 miles north-east of Wheatland. The land here is a study in subtle color: ochre bluffs rise gently from the tawny grasses, their striated layers whispering of ancient geological dramas. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant green against the vast blue sky, cluster along the riverbanks, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the expansive skies overhead, a cleanness that seems to scrub the very lungs. Evenings here can be spectacular, with the setting sun bleeding hues of rose and amethyst across the horizon, painting the clouds with a fleeting, ephemeral beauty. The history of Guernsey is inextricably linked to the North Platte River, a vital corridor for westward expansion and a source of sustenance for generations. Early explorers and pioneers traversed these lands, their passage marked by the enduring presence of Guernsey. The town itself grew around the needs of travelers and, later, the burgeoning railroad, fostering an economy that once relied on the freight and personnel it served. Today, while the echoes of those busier times can still be felt, Guernsey's economy finds new life in agriculture and the recreational opportunities offered by the nearby Guernsey State Park and its reservoir. This park, a jewel of the high plains, draws visitors to its shores for fishing, boating, and the simple pleasure of being immersed in the quiet grandeur of the Wyoming landscape, a testament to the enduring allure of this place.

About This Guernsey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guernsey, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.269691, -104.741631. 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 Guernsey and Platte County.

Detailed location data for Guernsey includes the ZIP code (82214), telephone area code (307), county seat of Platte County (Wheatland), and school district assignment (Platte County School District 2). 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 Guernsey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.