Worland Wyoming Map

About Worland, Wyoming

Worland is a locality in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,794. The population density is 402.9 people per km². Worland is located at 44.0169°N, 107.9554°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82401.

Worland, Wyoming, unfolds beneath a sky that stretches with an almost audacious expanse, a canvas where the sun paints in broad strokes of gold and then deepens to bruised purples and indigos at dusk. It lies 114.5 miles north-west of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 315°T), and is situated 28.6 miles north-north-east of Thermopolis. The Bighorn River, a ribbon of restless, silty water, winds its way through the landscape, its banks often fringed with cottonwoods whose leaves, in autumn, ignite into a fleeting, incandescent brilliance. Beyond the immediate embrace of the river valley, the terrain rises in rugged, ochre-hued badlands and the more distant, imposing ramparts of the Washakie Range, their peaks often dusted with snow long into the spring, a stark counterpoint to the valley's gentle, agricultural hum. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of high plains, clean and pure, a bracing invitation to the day's unfolding. The story of Worland is one of resourceful adaptation, a history deeply entwined with the arid land and the life-giving waters of the Bighorn. Originally a ranching outpost, its growth was spurred by the fertile soil made possible by irrigation, transforming the valley into a verdant breadbasket for sugar beets, alfalfa, and other crops that stand in striking contrast to the surrounding sagebrush steppe. Later, the discovery of bentonite clay deposits, a mineral with remarkable absorbent properties, brought a new wave of industry, its distinctive grey-white dust sometimes a subtle haze on the horizon, a quiet testament to the economic veins running beneath the surface. This blend of agricultural bounty and mineral wealth has shaped the character of Worland, fostering a resilient spirit and a community that understands the delicate balance between man and the powerful, untamed Wyoming environment.

About This Worland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Worland, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.016901, -107.955372. 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 Worland and Washakie County.

Detailed location data for Worland includes the ZIP code (82401), telephone area code (307), county seat of Washakie County (Worland), and school district assignment (Washakie 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 Worland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.