Wright Wyoming Map

About Wright, Wyoming

Wright is a locality in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,443. The population density is 177.8 people per km². Wright is located at 43.7469°N, 105.4705°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82732.

Wright rises from the Wyoming plains, a broad expanse of sky arching over a landscape of subtle, rolling hills carpeted in sagebrush and hardy grasses. It lies 37.6 miles south of Gillette, WY (from Gillette, WY: bearing 178°T), and is situated 34.2 miles south of Sleepy Hollow. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the dust of the earth and the distant, wilder perfume of juniper. Long, unobstructed horizons stretch in every direction, the land unfolding in muted greens and tans under a sun that can, at times, feel like a benevolent, insistent eye. Evenings bring a softening of the light, a deep, almost bruised purple that bleeds across the western sky, painting the sparse clouds in hues of rose and ember before the stars, sharp and countless, begin their silent vigil. The story of Wright is inextricably bound to the earth beneath it, a testament to the deep veins of coal that have shaped its fortunes and its character. For decades, the hum of industry has been the town's steady heartbeat, drawing a populace drawn to the promise of honest work and the stark beauty of this high plains country. While the economy has always leaned heavily on extraction, a resilient spirit pervades, a quiet understanding of the land's bounty and its demands. Life in Wright moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring strength of its people, who have learned to thrive where the wind sweeps unimpeded and the land offers both challenge and reward.

About This Wright Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wright, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.746915, -105.470548. 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 Wright and Campbell County.

Detailed location data for Wright includes the ZIP code (82718), telephone area code (307), county seat of Campbell County (Gillette), and school district assignment (Campbell 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 Wright is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.