Point of Rocks Wyoming Map

About Point of Rocks, Wyoming

Point of Rocks is a locality in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 9. The population density is 1.6 people per km². Point of Rocks is located at 41.6802°N, 108.7857°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82942.

Point of Rocks is a place where the land itself seems to sigh under the vast Wyoming sky. It lies 150.7 miles west-south-west of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 238°T), and is situated 22.5 miles east-north-east of Rock Springs. The terrain here is a study in subtle erosion, a landscape of low, rolling hills and sparse, hardy vegetation that clings tenaciously to the ochre earth. The air, when it moves, carries the dry, clean scent of sagebrush and distant pine, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its descent, casting long, elongated shadows that stretch and warp the familiar contours of the land. The light at dusk, a painterly wash of rose and bruised violet, seems to linger over the open spaces, imbuing the quiet expanse with a profound sense of stillness. The silence here is not an absence of sound, but rather a presence of its own, punctuated by the whisper of the wind and the rustle of unseen creatures in the scrub. The history of Point of Rocks is intrinsically tied to the relentless drive westward, a landmark on early overland trails that guided travelers across this rugged frontier. For generations, the economy of this region has been shaped by the earth’s bounty, from the extraction of valuable resources beneath the surface to the hardy resilience of ranching operations that dot the surrounding plains. Though the echoes of those pioneering days might seem distant, the spirit of perseverance remains palpable. There’s a quiet dignity to the way life unfolds here, a deliberate pace that allows for appreciation of the subtle shifts in weather and the enduring beauty of the natural world. Point of Rocks, in its unassuming grandeur, offers a profound connection to the enduring spirit of the American West.

About This Point of Rocks Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Point of Rocks, Wyoming with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Point of Rocks and Sweetwater County.

Detailed location data for Point of Rocks includes the ZIP code (82201), telephone area code (307), county seat of Sweetwater County (Green River), and school district assignment (Sweetwater 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 Point of Rocks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.