Portal:Wyoming

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Panorama view of Devils Tower, located in the Bear Lodge Ranger District of the Black Hills, near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County, northeastern Wyoming (2021)

Wyoming (/waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/ ⓘ wye-OH-ming) is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It borders Montana to the north and northwest, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Idaho to the west, Utah to the southwest, and Colorado to the south. With an estimated population of 587,618 as of 2024, Wyoming is the least populous state despite being the 10th largest by area, and it has the second-lowest population density after Alaska. The state capital and most populous city is Cheyenne, which had a population of 65,132 in 2020.

Wyoming's western half consists mostly of the ranges and rangelands of the Rocky Mountains; its eastern half consists of high-elevation prairie, and is referred to as the High Plains. Wyoming's climate is semi-arid in some parts and continental in others, making it drier and windier overall than other states, with greater temperature extremes. The federal government owns just under half of Wyoming's land, generally protecting it for public use. The state ranks sixth in the amount of land—and fifth in the proportion of its land—that is owned by the federal government. Its federal lands include two national parks (Grand Teton and Yellowstone), two national recreation areas, two national monuments, and several national forests, as well as historic sites, fish hatcheries, and wildlife refuges.

Indigenous peoples inhabited the region for thousands of years. Historic and currently federally recognized tribes include the Arapaho, Crow, Lakota, and Shoshone. Part of the land that became Wyoming came under American sovereignty via the Louisiana Purchase, part via the Oregon Treaty, and, lastly, via the Mexican Cession. With the opening of the Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the California Trail, vast numbers of pioneers traveled through parts of the state that had once been traversed mainly by fur trappers, and this spurred the establishment of forts, such as Fort Laramie, that today serve as population centers. The Transcontinental Railroad supplanted the wagon trails in 1867 with a route through southern Wyoming, bringing new settlers and the establishment of founding towns, including the state capital of Cheyenne. On March 27, 1890, Wyoming became the union's 44th state. (Full article...)

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Wilkins Peak

Wilkins Peak is a small mountain located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, between the cities of Green River and Rock Springs. It is primarily used for radio and television station transmitters, but it also serves radio needs of the FAA, EMS, and local businesses such as Questar Gas. In 2003, a tower on the peak was knocked down by a vehicle delivering propane to customers. The tower was owned by Wyoming Public Radio and served the local area with programming from National Public Radio. There are numerous access roads to the peak. It is not gated and is open year-round, weather permitting. Along with radio, the mountain is also a popular location for mountain biking and hiking. The mountain's geology is typical for its location in southwestern Wyoming. (Full article...)

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  • Cheyenne, Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • Wyoming coal production from 2001 to 2023. (from Wyoming)
  • Wind farm in Uinta County (from Wyoming)
  • Casper, Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • Wyoming coal production from 2001 to 2023. (from Wyoming)
  • An enlargeable map of the 23 counties of Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • Wyoming is home to 12 ski resorts, including Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole. (from Wyoming)
  • The largest population centers are Cheyenne (southeast) and Casper. (from Wyoming)
  • Köppen climate types of Wyoming, using 1991–2020 climate normals (from Wyoming)
  • Wyoming territory historical coat of arms (illustrated, 1876). This territorial design was re-adopted at statehood (1890) until a complete redesign in 1893. (from History of Wyoming)
  • Wyoming terrain map (from Wyoming)
  • National Park Service sites map (from Wyoming)
  • Wyoming State Capitol building, Cheyenne (from Wyoming)
  • The first Fort Laramie as it looked before 1840 (painting from memory by Alfred Jacob Miller) (from Wyoming)
  • Green River valley (from Wyoming)
  • A 12-pounder mountain howitzer on display at Fort Laramie in eastern Wyoming. (from History of Wyoming)
  • On July 10, 1940, the U.S. Post Office issued a postage stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of Wyoming statehood. The engraving depicts the Wyoming state seal, which features a central figure of a woman in front of a banner reading 'equal rights' (from Wyoming)
  • Autumn in the Bighorn Mountains (from Wyoming)
  • Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (from Wyoming)
  • Map of counties in Wyoming by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census
    Legend
    (from Wyoming)
  • North Antelope Rochelle Mine, the largest estimated coal mine reserve in the world, as of 2013 (from Wyoming)
  • Wind River Canyon (from Wyoming)
  • Casper, Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • A natural gas rig west of the Wind River Range (from Wyoming)
  • Devils Tower National Monument (from Wyoming)
  • National Park Service sites map (from Wyoming)
  • Yellowstone National Park (from Wyoming)
  • On July 10, 1940, the U.S. Post Office issued a postage stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of Wyoming statehood. The engraving depicts the Wyoming state seal, which features a central figure of a woman in front of a banner reading 'equal rights' (from Wyoming)
  • Köppen climate types of Wyoming, using 1991–2020 climate normals (from Wyoming)
  • Teton Range (from Wyoming)
  • Ethnic origins in Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • North Antelope Rochelle Mine, the largest estimated coal mine reserve in the world, as of 2013 (from Wyoming)
  • Devils Tower National Monument (from Wyoming)
  • Autumn in the Bighorn Mountains (from Wyoming)
  • Cheyenne, Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • Independence Rock, a famous Wyoming landmark along the Oregon Trail (from History of Wyoming)
  • Wyoming State Capitol building, Cheyenne (from Wyoming)
  • Ethnic origins in Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • An enlargeable map of the 23 counties of Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • The first Fort Laramie as it looked before 1840 (painting from memory by Alfred Jacob Miller) (from Wyoming)
  • The Rocky Mountain Herbarium at the University of Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • Yellowstone National Park (from Wyoming)
  • A natural gas rig west of the Wind River Range (from Wyoming)
  • Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (from Wyoming)
  • Rawlins, Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • Green River valley (from Wyoming)
  • State flower of Wyoming: Indian paintbrush (from Wyoming)
  • Thunder Basin National Grassland (from Wyoming)
  • Teton Range (from Wyoming)
  • 1859 map of route from Sioux City, Iowa, through Nebraska, to gold fields of Wyoming, partially following old Mormon trails. (from History of Wyoming)
  • Wyoming is home to 12 ski resorts, including Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole. (from Wyoming)
  • Party registration by Wyoming county (March 2023):
    •   Republican ≥ 50%
    •   Republican ≥ 60%
    •   Republican ≥ 70%
    •   Republican ≥ 80%
    •   Republican ≥ 90%
    (from Wyoming)
  • The largest population centers are Cheyenne (southeast) and Casper. (from Wyoming)
  • Map of counties in Wyoming by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census
    Legend
    (from Wyoming)
  • Wyoming, 1883 (from History of Wyoming)
  • Rawlins, Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • Major highways of Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • State flower of Wyoming: Indian paintbrush (from Wyoming)
  • The Rocky Mountain Herbarium at the University of Wyoming (from Wyoming)
  • Wyoming terrain map (from Wyoming)
  • Wind farm in Uinta County (from Wyoming)
  • Thunder Basin National Grassland (from Wyoming)
  • Party registration by Wyoming county (March 2023):
    •   Republican ≥ 50%
    •   Republican ≥ 60%
    •   Republican ≥ 70%
    •   Republican ≥ 80%
    •   Republican ≥ 90%
    (from Wyoming)
  • Wind River Canyon (from Wyoming)
  • Major highways of Wyoming (from Wyoming)

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Largest cities

The State of Wyoming has 99 incorporated municipalities.

Most Populous Wyoming Cities and Towns[1]
Rank City County Population
1 Cheyenne Laramie 63,957
2 Casper Natrona 57,461
3 Laramie Albany 32,473
4 Gillette Campbell 31,903
5 Rock Springs Sweetwater 23,082
6 Sheridan Sheridan 17,849
7 Green River Sweetwater 11,978
8 Evanston Uinta 11,704
9 Riverton Fremont 10,996
10 Jackson Teton 10,429
11 Cody Park 9,828
12 Rawlins Carbon 8,658
13 Lander Fremont 7,503
14 Torrington Goshen 6,701
15 Powell Park 6,310
16 Douglas Converse 6,273

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