Rawlins Wyoming Map
Explore Rawlins, Wyoming, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Rawlins, Wyoming
| City | Rawlins |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Carbon County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 41.78513 |
| Longitude | -107.224653 |
| Population | 8,221 |
| Density | 384.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 82301 |
| Area Code | 307 |
| County Seat | Rawlins |
| School District | Carbon County School District 1 |
About Rawlins, Wyoming
Rawlins is a locality in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,221. The population density is 384.8 people per km². Rawlins is located at 41.7851°N, 107.2247°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Rawlins is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 82301.Rawlins occupies a high, arid plateau where the sky stretches with a singular, pale intensity that seems to bleach the very shadows from the ground. It lies 88.1 miles south-southwest of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 213°T), and is situated 91.4 miles west-northwest of Laramie. {NAVIGATION_SENTENCE} Sugar Creek traces a modest path through the landscape only one mile from the center, providing a subtle contrast to the prevailing dryness of the basin. Three miles away, the waters of Rawlins Peaking Reservoir catch the fading light, reflecting a horizon that remains vast and largely unobstructed. To the distant west, the jagged silhouettes of the Rocky Mountains rise as a faint, jagged promise against the evening haze. The terrain around Hay Gulch reveals the raw, geological patience of a region defined by sagebrush and persistent winds.
Rawlins emerged from the expansion of the transcontinental railroad, serving as a vital node where iron tracks cut through the high desert expanse. The local economy maintains a steady cadence, deeply influenced by the extraction industries and the practical necessities of a regional transportation hub. Generations of workers have contributed to the resilience of Rawlins, shaping a labor force that values endurance and technical proficiency. Employment often centers on the energy sector and the logistics of moving freight across the open plains, reflecting the town’s enduring role as a gateway. Life here functions with an unadorned efficiency, where the rhythm of the workweek dictates the pulse of the streets.
Depot Park serves as the central gathering space for Rawlins, offering a quiet green interval amid the stark, expansive beauty of the Wyoming landscape. The cultural character of the area reflects a rugged independence, where residents honor a past defined by frontier law and the quiet persistence of those who stayed. Notable historical figures like the outlaw Butch Cassidy spent time within the local jail, a site that now draws those curious about the darker edges of Western lore. Community events often bring people together to celebrate the heritage of the plains, fostering a sense of solidarity that defies the isolation of the high desert. The air carries a crisp, thin quality that sharpens every sound, from the distant whistle of a train to the rhythmic movement of daily life.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Bolton Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 251° W
- Carbon County Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 360° N
- Rawlins Family Recreation Center (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 359° N
- City of Rawlins - Rochelle Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 077° E
- Red Rim-Daley Wildlife Habitat Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.1 mi, 263° W
- Fort Fred Steele (State Park) — 14.0 mi, 091° E
- Red Rim-Grizzly Wildlife Habitat Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 21.4 mi, 194° S
- Seminoe Reservoir State Park (State Park) — 22.9 mi, 038° NE
- Medicine Bow National Forest (National Forest) — 30.2 mi, 172° S · 1.1M acres
- Ferris Mountains Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 30.9 mi, 001° N · 22k acres
- Hanna Mine Memorial (Monument) — 35.2 mi, 081° E
- Fire Lookout (Historic Ruins) — 42.5 mi, 166° S
- Fort Seminoe (Historic Castle / Fort) — 45.3 mi, 000° N
- Huston Park Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 45.5 mi, 171° S · 31k acres
- Sweetwater Monument (Monument) — 45.6 mi, 359° N
- Soda Lake Camp (Attraction) — 48.8 mi, 349° N
- Split Rock Meadows (Viewpoint) — 49.1 mi, 341° N
- Sweet Water River Crossing (Attraction) — 49.1 mi, 006° N
- Six Mile Camp (Attraction) — 49.6 mi, 342° N
- Routt National Forest (National Forest) — 54.9 mi, 169° S · 1.1M acres
- Billie Class Stamp Mill (Historic Ruins) — 56.2 mi, 121° SE
- United Airlines Flight 409 Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 56.5 mi, 123° SE
- Greasewood " Rescue Site Martin Handcart Company. (Attraction) — 59.2 mi, 024° NE
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About This Rawlins Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rawlins, Wyoming. Coordinates: 41.78513, -107.224653. 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 Rawlins includes the ZIP code (82301), telephone area code (307), county seat of Carbon County (Rawlins), and school district assignment (Carbon 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. |
