Wamsutter Wyoming Map

About Wamsutter, Wyoming

Wamsutter is a locality in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 269. The population density is 48.9 people per km². Wamsutter is located at 41.6730°N, 107.9792°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82336.

Wamsutter rests on the high plains, a place where the sky seems to press down with an almost physical weight, vast and an unyielding blue. It lies 118.6 miles south-west of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 226°T), and is situated 39.0 miles west-south-west of Rawlins. The land here is a study in muted tones, ochre and pale gold stretching towards horizons that blur into the shimmering distance. Sparse sagebrush, resilient and tough, dots the landscape, their dusty green a counterpoint to the endless expanse of grass that ripples like a pale sea in the ceaseless wind. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, mineral tang of the earth. Even at midday, the sun’s brilliance is tempered by a certain starkness, an elemental beauty that speaks of endurance. The history of Wamsutter is deeply entwined with the arteries of the land, a story of resources drawn from beneath the Wyoming soil. It began as a vital stop for the Union Pacific Railroad, its very existence a testament to the ambition of connecting a sprawling nation. Today, the oil and gas industry forms the bedrock of Wamsutter’s economy, the hum of machinery a constant, low thrum beneath the vast silence. This industrial heartbeat has shaped the character of the place, fostering a pragmatic resilience in its people, a quiet self-reliance born of long winters and the demanding nature of the work. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling tourist attractions, but a distinct sense of purpose, a steady rhythm dictated by the earth and the enduring spirit of those who call Wamsutter home.

About This Wamsutter Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wamsutter, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.673014, -107.979249. 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 Wamsutter and Sweetwater County.

Detailed location data for Wamsutter includes the ZIP code (82336), telephone area code (307), county seat of Sweetwater County (Green River), and school district assignment (Sweetwater 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 Wamsutter is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.