Powder River Wyoming Map
Powder River, Wyoming — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Powder River, Natrona County.
Interactive Map of Powder River, Wyoming
| City | Powder River |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Natrona |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 43.032186 |
| Longitude | -106.987278 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Powder River, Wyoming
Powder River is a locality in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. The population density is 0.3 people per km². Powder River is located at 43.0322°N, 106.9873°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82648.
Powder River lies under a sky that stretches, vast and indifferent, across the high plains. It lies 36.0 miles west-north-west of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 289°T), and is situated 34.1 miles west-north-west of Mills. Here, the land is a study in muted earth tones, a palette of sagebrush greens, ochre dusts, and the pale, sun-bleached straw of hardy grasses. Rolling hills, sculpted by wind and eons, give way to flatter expanses where the horizon seems to recede into an infinite, shimmering haze. The air itself carries a dry, clean crispness, a constant, subtle pressure that speaks of open spaces and a deep, resonant silence broken only by the whisper of the wind or the distant bleat of livestock. In the long afternoons, the sunlight softens, casting long, attenuated shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the terrain, lending a transient, almost dreamlike quality to the rugged beauty of Powder River. The character of Powder River is inextricably linked to the ebb and flow of the ranching and agricultural industries that have sustained it for generations, a legacy etched not in stone but in the very texture of the soil. The Powder River itself, a ribbon of life through this arid landscape, has been both a lifeline and a challenge, its course dictating the settlement and sustenance of the region. This is a place where the past is not a distant memory but a palpable presence, woven into the practicalities of everyday life, from the sturdy, weathered fences that mark property lines to the unpretentious architecture of the homes. The economy here is a resilient thing, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to make their lives amidst such formidable natural beauty, their days marked by the steady rhythm of seasons and the unwavering commitment to the land.
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About This Powder River Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Powder River, 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 Powder River and Natrona County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Powder River is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Powder River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
