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Big Horn County, Wyoming

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Big Horn County is on the northern edge of Wyoming. It’s a land of contrasts. Vast plains suddenly give way to towering mountains. The Big Horn Mountains dominate the landscape, drawing in hikers and campers from all over.

Fossils are a big deal here. You can literally walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs at some sites. Farming is the backbone of the local economy. Sugar beets and barley fields are common.

The Wind River cuts through the southern part of the county. It’s a kayaker’s paradise. Big Horn County feels like the real Wyoming. It’s wild and free.

CategoryDetails
County NameBig Horn County
County SeatBasin
PopulationApproximately 11,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBasin, Greybull, Lovell, Byron, Cowley, Deaver, Manderson
Interstates and HighwaysUS-14, US-310, WY-789
FIPS Code56-003
Total Area (Land and Water)3,159 sq mi (Land: 3,137 sq mi; Water: 22 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Park County (West), Carbon County, Montana (Northwest), Big Horn County, Montana (Northeast), Sheridan County (East), Johnson County (Southeast), Washakie County (South)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MT)
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.5271° N, 108.1570° W
EtymologyNamed after the Big Horn Mountains, a mountain range extending into northern Wyoming
Major LandmarksBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Medicine Wheel, Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range
WebsiteBig Horn County Website

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