Whiting Wyoming Map

About Whiting, Wyoming

Whiting is a locality in Platte County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 58. The population density is 17.3 people per km². Whiting is located at 42.0122°N, 104.9605°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82201.

Whiting rests on the high plains, a scatter of buildings against an immense sky that seems to press down on the land. It lies 58.3 miles north-north-east of Laramie, WY (from Laramie, WY: bearing 34°T), and is situated 2.9 miles south of Wheatland. The terrain here is a subtle study in muted tones: dry grasses, ochre earth, and the pale, distant blue of the horizon. Wind, a constant presence, sculpts the air and whispers through the sparse cottonwoods that line the infrequent washes, their leaves a pale shimmer against the persistent sun. The land feels ancient, worn smooth by centuries of wind and weather, offering a quiet, unyielding beauty that asks for little more than a steady gaze. Evenings here often bring a profound stillness, the light deepening to a bruised purple that bleeds across the vast expanse, making the world feel both infinite and intimately close. The history of Whiting is etched into the very bones of the place, a story of hardy souls who sought a life from this challenging landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of open range and the quiet solitude, found their livelihoods in the ranching traditions that still hold a quiet sway. The economy, though modest, is anchored by the enduring strength of livestock and the occasional pulse of oil and gas exploration that dots the surrounding country. There are no grand monuments in Whiting, no bustling marketplaces, but the enduring spirit of its people, those who have chosen this expansive quietude, forms its most distinctive character. The rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a slower cadence that allows for a deep appreciation of the wide-open spaces and the enduring, elemental beauty of Whiting.

About This Whiting Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whiting, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.012192, -104.960528. 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 Whiting and Platte County.

Detailed location data for Whiting includes the ZIP code (82201), telephone area code (307), county seat of Platte County (Wheatland), and school district assignment (Platte 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 Whiting is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.