Opal Wyoming Map
Explore Opal, Wyoming, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Opal, Wyoming
| City | Opal |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 41.769116 |
| Longitude | -110.325995 |
| Population | 64 |
| Density | 62.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 83124 |
| Area Code | 307 |
| County Seat | Kemmerer |
| School District | Lincoln County School District 1 |
About Opal, Wyoming
Opal is a locality in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 64. The population density is 62.7 people per km². Opal is located at 41.7691°N, 110.3260°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Opal is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83124.Opal emerges from the high, arid plains as a quiet intersection of sagebrush and wide, unyielding sky. It lies 47.4 miles west-northwest of Green River, WY (from Green River, WY: bearing 291°T), and is situated 11.0 miles east of Kemmerer. The Hams Fork cuts a thin, winding ribbon of resilience through the landscape, its presence offering a singular vein of moisture to an otherwise thirsty expanse of earth. Here, the horizon remains expansive and largely featureless, save for the distant, hazy silhouette of the Rocky Mountains that anchor the far western edge of the world. The light at dusk possesses a peculiar, thin clarity, casting long, sharp shadows that emphasize the subtle swells of the ground and the pale, dusty hues of the scrubland.
Opal carries the quiet weight of a rail-born history, having once served as a vital water stop for locomotives crossing this rugged interior. While the economy has shifted away from the frantic pace of the iron horse, the land remains defined by the persistence of those who work the soil and graze the vast, open range. Life here moves in accordance with the seasonal cycles, far removed from the bustle of denser maps and marked by a profound, solitary stillness. To the north, the Cushion Plant Community Area of Critical Environmental Concern preserves a fragile, specialized botanical landscape, while the nearby Craven Creek Meadows provide a rare, verdant break in the topography. Those who call Opal home exist in a deliberate rhythm, where the primary conversation remains between the inhabitant and the elements.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Cushion Plant Community Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 9.2 mi, 320° NW
- Bridger National Forest (National Forest) — 11.1 mi, 276° W · 1.7M acres
- Fossil Butte National Monument (National Monument) — 20.6 mi, 281° W · 8,318 acres
- Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.9 mi, 050° NE · 52k acres
- Fontenelle Reservoir (Resource Management Area) — 22.6 mi, 027° NE
- Pony Express Monument (Monument) — 31.3 mi, 186° S
- Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.1 mi, 287° W · 12k acres
- Wasatch National Forest (National Forest) — 34.3 mi, 181° S · 914k acres
- Lake Mountain Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 35.3 mi, 357° N · 14k acres
- Raymond Mountain Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 39.4 mi, 309° NW · 34k acres
- Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming intersect point (Attraction) — 40.4 mi, 294° NW
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 43.1 mi, 124° SE · 201k acres
- Evanston Flying Club Airfield (Historic Ruins) — 45.9 mi, 230° SW
- Powell Colorado River Expedition (Monument) — 47.2 mi, 111° E
- Bear River City (Monument) — 50.2 mi, 213° SW
- Big Piney Fine Arts Center (Theatre) — 54.2 mi, 011° N
- White Mountain Petroglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 55.3 mi, 081° E
- Pickleville Playhouse (Theatre) — 55.6 mi, 280° W
- Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 57.8 mi, 099° E
- High Uintas Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 58.4 mi, 173° S · 454k acres
- US Army Tank (Public Artwork) — 58.9 mi, 101° E
- Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area (Attraction) — 64.6 mi, 154° SE
- Minnetonka Cave Tour (Attraction) — 66.0 mi, 290° W
- Jardine Juniper (Attraction) — 67.4 mi, 273° W
- Ashley Karst National Recreation And Geologic Area National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 68.7 mi, 165° S · 174k acres
- Cinnamon Creek WMA (Nature Reserve) — 69.1 mi, 252° W
- Sommers Homestead Living History Museum (Museum) — 72.2 mi, 015° N
- Skyview Lanes & Family Fun Center (Cinema) — 72.3 mi, 335° NW
- Afton Wyoming Family History Center (Museum) — 73.0 mi, 335° NW
- Callair Museum (Museum) — 73.4 mi, 335° NW
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About This Opal Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Opal, Wyoming. Coordinates: 41.769116, -110.325995. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Opal includes the ZIP code (83124), telephone area code (307), county seat of Lincoln County (Kemmerer), and school district assignment (Lincoln County School District 1).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
