Lander Wyoming Map

About Lander, Wyoming

Lander is a locality in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,432. The population density is 620.6 people per km². Lander is located at 42.8330°N, 108.7307°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82520.

Lander unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the Wind River Range, a formidable spine of granite, presses close to the west, its snow-capped peaks often dusted even in late spring. It lies 122.5 miles west of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 270°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-south-east of Boulder Flats. The land itself is a study in ochre and sage, a dry, thirsty canvas painted with the resilient greens of juniper and the stark, skeletal beauty of weathered rock formations. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant, rustling emerald, line the banks of the Wind River, a silver ribbon that bisects the valley, carrying the meltwater from those distant, formidable heights. The air here is thin and carries the scent of dust and pine, a clean, sharp aroma that invigorates the senses, and when the sun begins its slow descent, it bathes the entire landscape in a honeyed, almost ethereal light. Lander carries the echoes of its frontier past, a history deeply entwined with the fur trade and the westward expansion that drew settlers to this high-altitude basin. It was the terminus of the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad, a lifeline that fueled its growth and cemented its role as a regional hub. Today, the economy of Lander is a blend of ranching, tourism drawn to the nearby national forests and wilderness areas, and a burgeoning artisan community drawn to its quiet charm and affordability. The Lander Pioneer Museum stands as a tangible reminder of its heritage, housing artifacts that speak of the hardy individuals who shaped this land, while the annual Lander Dogie Days celebration keeps alive the spirit of the cowboy culture, a vibrant thread in the town's living narrative.

About This Lander Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lander, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.833014, -108.730672. 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 Lander and Fremont County.

Detailed location data for Lander includes the ZIP code (82520), telephone area code (307), county seat of Fremont County (Lander), and school district assignment (Fremont 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 Lander is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.