Wyoming County Map

Wyoming County Maps

Wyoming is split into 23 counties, which isn’t a lot, but then again, the whole state only has about as many people as Milwaukee. But what I can say about Wyoming is that the landscape is diverse.

Wyoming Counties

Wyoming has mountains in the west, high plains in the east, and places like Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons thrown in for good measure. You’ll notice that each county has its own mix of these features.

In terms of population, Laramie County is the most populous county. It’s home to Cheyenne, the state capital and largest city. On the other hand, Niobrara County is least populous. It’s out in the eastern plains, mostly ranches and wide-open spaces. In fact, it has fewer than 2,500 people. You’re more likely to run into a pronghorn antelope than a traffic jam out there.

Sweetwater County is the biggest county, covering over 10,000 square miles. That’s bigger than six states. It has a mix of high desert and mountains, with some pretty rugged terrain. The smallest county is Hot Springs County, but it’s still over 2,000 square miles. It has some, you guessed it, hot springs, and a whole lot of empty space.

Wyoming’s counties have some interesting history. The oldest county, Laramie, was set up back in 1867 when Wyoming was still just a territory. There’s also some interesting tidbits to each one. Teton County got its name from the French trappers who thought the mountains looked like, well, women’s chests. Campbell County became the energy capital of the state thanks to its coal mines.