Shoshoni Wyoming Map

About Shoshoni, Wyoming

Shoshoni is a locality in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 677. The population density is 55.7 people per km². Shoshoni is located at 43.2358°N, 108.1104°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82649.

Shoshoni rests in a wide basin where the Wind River meets the Greybull River, a confluence that has shaped its character. It lies 94.3 miles west-north-west of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 286°T), and is situated 19.9 miles north-east of Riverton. The land here is a study in subtle, expansive horizons, where the earth rolls with a quiet dignity under a sky that often seems to stretch into infinity. Sagebrush, tenacious and silvery-green, carpets the lower slopes, giving way to the more robust hues of hardy grasses that shimmer in the pervasive sunlight. In the distance, the foothills of the Absaroka Range begin their ascent, their geological forms softened by the immense light and the thin, dry air. The very air carries a whisper of dust and sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the arid beauty that defines this corner of Fremont County. The history of Shoshoni is inextricably linked to the water that brought life and opportunity to this arid landscape. It began as a vital stop along the Lander Cut-off of the Oregon Trail, a place where weary travelers found respite and replenished their supplies. Later, the arrival of the railroad cemented its importance, transforming it into a bustling hub for agriculture and livestock, with cattle ranching forming the backbone of its economy for generations. Even today, the spirit of the rancher and the farmer is palpable, a quiet resilience etched into the faces of its people. The distinctive Shoshoni name itself evokes the rich heritage of the indigenous peoples who have called this land home for millennia, their presence a deep, resonant echo in the wind that sweeps across the plains.

About This Shoshoni Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shoshoni, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.235792, -108.110372. 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 Shoshoni and Fremont County.

Detailed location data for Shoshoni includes the ZIP code (82649), telephone area code (307), county seat of Fremont County (Lander), and school district assignment (Fremont County School District 24). 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 Shoshoni is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.