Carbon County Map, Wyoming
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Carbon County, Wyoming
Carbon County sprawls across south-central Wyoming. It’s actually bigger than some states. I’m looking at you Rhode Island. The landscape is diverse. You’ve got sagebrush flats, red rock formations, and forested mountains.
Fishing here is top-notch. Rawlins, the county seat, has a gritty, frontier feel. The old Wyoming State Penitentiary there is worth a visit.
Wind is a constant presence. Those spinning turbines you see everywhere are putting it to good use. Ranching is still a way of life for many. But tourism is growing. People come for the wide-open spaces and starry skies.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Carbon County |
| County Seat | Rawlins |
| Population | Approximately 15,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Rawlins, Saratoga, Sinclair, Baggs, Encampment |
| Interstates and Highways | I-80, US-30, WY-70, WY-789 |
| FIPS Code | 56-007 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 7,964 sq mi (Land: 7,897 sq mi; Water: 67 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Sweetwater County (West), Fremont County (Northwest), Natrona County (North), Converse County (Northeast), Albany County (East), Jackson County, Colorado (Southeast), Routt County, Colorado (South), Moffat County, Colorado (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.6840° N, 106.9420° W |
| Etymology | Named for the rich coal deposits found in the area |
| Major Landmarks | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Seminoe State Park, Wyoming Frontier Prison |
| Website | Carbon County Website |
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