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Lander Wyoming Map

Explore Lander, 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 Lander, Wyoming

How to Use This Lander, Wyoming Map

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

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	Lander
State	Wyoming (WY)
County	Fremont County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	42.831276
Longitude	-108.759894
Population	7,546
Density	310.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	82520
Area Code	307
County Seat	Lander
School District	Fremont County School District 1

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About Lander, Wyoming

Lander is a locality in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,546. The population density is 310.5 people per km². Lander is located at 42.8313°N, 108.7599°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Lander is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 82520.

Lander emerges from the high plains as a quiet intersection of rugged geology and open sky. It lies 22.1 miles southwest of Riverton, WY (from Riverton, WY: bearing 233°T), and is situated 57.3 miles east of Pinedale. The landscape surrounding Lander remains defined by the Little Dickinson Creek, which carries snowmelt through the terrain with a persistent, rhythmic clarity. To the west, the Wind River Range commands the horizon, its jagged peaks casting long, violet shadows over the sagebrush as the sun dips low. Travelers often find themselves drawn toward the nearby Chittim Gulch, where the earth reveals the deep, stratified history of the region. Being situated within the Lander Slope Area of Critical Environmental Concern, the land retains a wild, protected integrity that resists the sprawl of modern development. The evening light here possesses a singular, golden quality, illuminating the vast, unpopulated distances that stretch toward the horizon.

Settlement in Lander followed the expansion of frontier trade routes, establishing an economy long anchored by livestock and the industrious spirit of the American West. Early commerce flourished through the movement of goods and the steady labor required to sustain a life in such a demanding climate. Today, the local economy balances traditional agricultural practices with a growing appreciation for the outdoor resources that define the region. Residents maintain a practical, grounded focus, valuing the fiber of a community that has learned to thrive far from the dense industrial centers of the country. Economic life remains tethered to the natural cycles of the seasons, ensuring that the pace of work stays in harmony with the environment. Even as modern industry evolves, the legacy of self-reliance continues to shape the daily pursuits of those who live and work here.

Lander cultivates a cultural character marked by a stoic independence and a profound connection to the surrounding wilderness. The Pioneer Days celebration stands as a significant annual event, drawing visitors to recognize the endurance of those who settled this high country. For a glimpse of the earth’s hidden mechanics, many venture toward The Sinks, where the water disappears into the limestone with a quiet, subterranean mystery. Among the figures associated with the broader history of the region, the legendary mountain man Jim Bridger remains a name synonymous with the exploration of these vast territories. Life in Lander feels deliberate, defined by the crisp air and the expansive, uninterrupted views that encourage a thoughtful, quiet way of existence. The culture here does not clamor for attention, preferring instead the steady, reliable companionship of the land itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lander Slope Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — locality lies within
Town of Lander Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 125° SE
Rotary Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 052° NE
Shoshone National Forest (National Forest) — 1.4 mi, 084° E · 2.4M acres
Lander Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 108° E
Baldwin Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 5.0 mi, 266° W · 2,777 acres
Sinks Canyon (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 200° S
Twin Creek Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 5.4 mi, 117° SE
Mexican Creek Wildlife Habitat Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 280° W
The Sinks (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 203° SW
Wind river Wild Horses Sancuary (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 347° N
Popo Agie Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.4 mi, 233° SW · 103k acres
Red Canyon Wildlife Habitat (Viewpoint) — 17.4 mi, 155° SE
Bridger Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.0 mi, 223° SW · 427k acres
Bridger National Forest (National Forest) — 20.0 mi, 200° S · 1.7M acres
Rock Creek Hollow Monument (Monument) — 28.1 mi, 166° S
Parting Of The Ways (Monument) — 46.3 mi, 211° SW
Art 367 (Gallery) — 55.8 mi, 273° W
Castle Gardens (Attraction) — 56.0 mi, 081° E
National Museum of Military Vehicles (Museum) — 57.8 mi, 320° NW
Sommers Homestead Living History Museum (Museum) — 61.1 mi, 267° W
Crookston Ranch Cultural Site (Historic Ruins) — 62.6 mi, 195° S
Bow and Arrow (Public Artwork) — 62.7 mi, 026° NE
Legend Rock Petroglyph Site (Attraction) — 67.4 mi, 007° N
White Mountain Petroglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 69.9 mi, 202° S
Big Piney Fine Arts Center (Theatre) — 71.8 mi, 254° W

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