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About Powell, Wyoming

Powell is a locality in Park County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,503. The population density is 582.2 people per km². Powell is located at 44.7538°N, 108.7574°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82435.

Powell breathes the wide Wyoming sky, a town cradled by the Bighorn Mountains, their snow-capped peaks a constant, silent sentinel against the north. It lies 72.2 miles south of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 190°T), and is situated 18.9 miles west-south-west of Lovell. The landscape unfurls in broad, sun-baked plains, a canvas of ochre and sagebrush that stretches to a horizon often painted with dramatic cloud formations, especially as the sun begins its descent, casting long, indigo shadows. The air, when it carries the faintest whisper of wind, smells of dry earth and distant pine, a clean scent that speaks of vast, untamed country. The Shoshone River, a vital ribbon of life, meanders nearby, its waters glinting like hammered silver under the relentless sun, feeding the fertile ground that defines much of Powell's immediate surroundings. The history of Powell is inextricably linked to the Bighorn Basin's rich agricultural promise, a story built on the ingenuity of irrigation and the hardy spirit of its pioneers. The Garland Canal, a monumental feat of engineering from the early 20th century, transformed arid land into productive fields, laying the foundation for the town's enduring economy, which still leans heavily on agriculture and the processing of its bounty. Beyond the fields, the shadow of the oil and gas industry also touches Powell, a more recent chapter in its development, bringing a steady hum of activity to this corner of Park County. Nearby, the dramatic formations of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area draw visitors from afar, a stark contrast to the gentler, cultivated lands that surround Powell, offering a glimpse into the raw, geological power that shaped this region over millennia. The town itself possesses a quiet character, a place where neighbors still nod a greeting and the rhythm of life is dictated more by the seasons and the sun than the ticking of a clock.

About This Powell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Powell, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.753841, -108.757352. 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 Powell and Park County.

Detailed location data for Powell includes the ZIP code (82435), telephone area code (307), county seat of Park County (Cody), and school district assignment (Park 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 Powell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.