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Rock Springs Wyoming Map

Explore Rock Springs, Wyoming, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Rock Springs, Wyoming

How to Use This Rock Springs, Wyoming Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Rock Springs, Wyoming. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Wyoming or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Rock Springs.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Rock Springs
State	Wyoming (WY)
County	Sweetwater County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	41.594704
Longitude	-109.220922
Population	23,526
Density	459.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	82901, 82902
Area Code	307
County Seat	Green River
School District	Sweetwater County School District 1

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About Rock Springs, Wyoming

Rock Springs is a locality in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of 23,526. The population density is 459.9 people per km². Rock Springs is located at 41.5947°N, 109.2209°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Rock Springs is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 82901, 82902.

Rock Springs emerges from the high desert landscape as a rugged outpost defined by the persistent path of Bitter Creek. It lies 14.2 miles east-northeast of Green River, WY (from Green River, WY: bearing 73°T), and is situated 5.1 miles southeast of North Rock Springs. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the terrain opens into vast, arid plains that stretch toward the distant silhouette of the Rocky Mountains on the far horizon. Residents often find beauty in the stark, monochromatic light of late afternoon, which highlights the subtle textures of the earth and the resilient scrub brush. Garnet Park provides a local refuge for those seeking the quiet company of open space within the town limits. While the land is dry, the nearby Flaming Gorge Reservoir offers a significant expanse of water for the region, and the geological drama of Rock Canyon waits only a short distance away for the curious traveler.

Rock Springs owes much of its historical identity to the deep coal seams that once drew laborers from across the globe to work in the subterranean dark. This influx of diverse populations built a foundation for the local economy, which transitioned over decades from coal extraction to the mining of trona, a mineral essential to modern glass and chemical production. The industry remains a primary pulse, dictating the rhythm of shifts and the steady movement of heavy machinery along the transport routes. Commerce here is shaped by the practical needs of a working population, reflecting a history of endurance in a climate that demands both toughness and adaptability. The legacy of these early industries is visible in the architecture of the older districts, where the brick structures still hold the weight of a century of labor.

Cultural character in Rock Springs is defined by a deep-seated appreciation for heritage and the distinct, multicultural roots of its founding families. Local events often center on the diverse culinary traditions and customs brought by miners who settled here, creating a unique social fabric that persists in the present day. Visitors can explore the history of the region through exhibits that detail how these disparate groups forged a collective identity in a challenging environment. Famous individuals such as the legendary outlaw Butch Cassidy are frequently linked to the broader lore of the region, their names woven into the local memory of the frontier era. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, colored by the vast, open skies and the quiet, steady persistence of those who call this landscape home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Community Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 349° N
US Army Tank (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 064° NE
Kiwanis Field (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 146° SE
Stevens Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 200° S
Rock Springs Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 271° W
Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 2.4 mi, 360° N
Ashley National Forest (National Forest) — 11.5 mi, 227° SW · 1.4M acres
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.5 mi, 227° SW · 201k acres
Special Status (Candidate) Plant Species Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 11.5 mi, 142° SE
Powell Colorado River Expedition (Monument) — 13.9 mi, 249° W
White Mountain Petroglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 20.6 mi, 354° N
Sand Dunes Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 25.3 mi, 000° N · 44k acres
Crookston Ranch Cultural Site (Historic Ruins) — 26.1 mi, 016° N
Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.1 mi, 291° W · 52k acres
Buffalo Hump Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 27.6 mi, 357° N · 9,497 acres
Three Corners Monument (Monument) — 42.0 mi, 168° S
Parting Of The Ways (Monument) — 45.8 mi, 360° N
John Jarvie Ranch Historic Site (BLM) (Museum) — 48.1 mi, 177° S
Browns Park Waterfowl Area (Nature Reserve) — 49.0 mi, 176° S
Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area (Attraction) — 54.2 mi, 212° SW
Dinosaur Trackway (Attraction) — 70.6 mi, 189° S
Moonshine arch (Attraction) — 73.8 mi, 193° S
Big Piney Fine Arts Center (Theatre) — 79.7 mi, 325° NW
Stump Formation (Attraction) — 79.8 mi, 183° S

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