Rafter J Ranch Wyoming Map

About Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming

Rafter J Ranch is a locality in Teton County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,293. The population density is 703.4 people per km². Rafter J Ranch is located at 43.4260°N, 110.7991°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 83001.

Rafter J Ranch lies in a broad valley floor, a place where the earth exhales a quiet breath under the vast Wyoming sky. It lies 56.7 miles east-south-east of Rexburg, ID (from Rexburg, ID: bearing 119°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south-south-west of Jackson. Here, the land rolls with a gentle, persistent grace, a mosaic of sagebrush flats and scattered stands of lodgepole pine reaching towards the distant, jagged teeth of the Teton Range. The air carries the crisp scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, bathing the landscape in a honeyed glow that seems to linger, as if reluctant to yield to twilight. Small creeks, fed by snowmelt from the high peaks, meander through the terrain, their murmur a constant, low song against the larger silence of the plains. The history of Rafter J Ranch is tied to the enduring spirit of the West, a legacy of hardy souls who found purchase in this rugged country. For generations, this land has supported livestock, a tradition that continues to shape its economy, with ranches and farms forming the backbone of local enterprise. The proximity to Grand Teton National Park casts a long shadow, drawing visitors who seek the raw beauty of the mountains and the wild creatures that roam them, their footsteps echoing the journeys of those who came before. This influx of people, drawn by the grandeur, adds a distinct layer to the quiet rhythm of life at Rafter J Ranch, a place where the wild heart of Wyoming still beats strong.

About This Rafter J Ranch Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.426039, -110.799095. 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 Rafter J Ranch and Teton County.

Detailed location data for Rafter J Ranch includes the ZIP code (83001), telephone area code (307), county seat of Teton County (Jackson), and school district assignment (Teton 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 Rafter J Ranch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.