Riverton Wyoming Map

About Riverton, Wyoming

Riverton is a locality in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of 10,856. The population density is 402.7 people per km². Riverton is located at 43.0250°N, 108.3801°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82501.

Riverton lies where the Wind River braids its waters across a broad, sun-baked plain, a place where the sky seems to stretch into an eternity of blue. It lies 105.1 miles west of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 277°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-east of Arapahoe. The land here is a study in subtle ochres and muted greens, the Wind River Basin unfolding in a panorama of rolling hills and distant, jagged peaks that catch the light with a fierce, almost crystalline clarity. Sagebrush, tenacious and fragrant, carpets the earth, punctuated by the stoic resilience of juniper, their branches gnarled like ancient hands reaching towards the heavens. The air itself, when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the dust of ages and the whisper of wind, and it settles over Riverton with a profound stillness that invites contemplation. The story of Riverton is deeply entwined with the flow of the Wind River and the fertile land it nourishes, a legacy built upon agriculture and the enduring spirit of those who sought to tame this vast expanse. For generations, the river has been the lifeblood, supporting ranches and farms that still dot the landscape, their fields a testament to human endeavor against the wildness of the terrain. This region, once home to indigenous peoples whose presence is still felt in the very contours of the land, later saw the arrival of settlers drawn by opportunity and the promise of a new beginning. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds an appreciation for its agricultural roots, with the nearby Boysen State Park drawing visitors to its waters and the Shoshone National Forest offering its own wild allure, a constant reminder of the natural grandeur that frames Riverton.

About This Riverton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riverton, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.024959, -108.380104. 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 Riverton and Fremont County.

Detailed location data for Riverton includes the ZIP code (82501), telephone area code (307), county seat of Fremont County (Lander), and school district assignment (Fremont County School District 25). 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 Riverton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.