Map of Lincoln County, Wyoming

Lincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 19,581. Its county seat is Kemmerer. Its western border abuts the eastern borders of the states of Idaho and Utah.

Lincoln County overview:
Name:	Lincoln County
FIPS code:	56-023
State:	Wyoming
Founded:	February 21, 1911 (authorized) 1913 (organized)
Named for:	Abraham Lincoln
Seat:	Kemmerer
Largest city:	Kemmerer
Total Area:	4,095 sq mi (10,610 km²)
Land Area:	4,076 sq mi (10,560 km²)
Total Population:	19,581
Population Density:	4.8/sq mi (1.8/km²)

Lincoln County location map. Where is Lincoln County?

Lincoln County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Lincoln County. — Location of Lincoln County in the the United States.

Lincoln County location on the Wyoming map. Where is Lincoln County. — Location of Lincoln County in Wyoming.

History

Lincoln County was created February 21, 1911, with land detached from Uinta County. Its government was organized in 1913.

The county was named for Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States.

In 1921, portions of Lincoln County were annexed to create Sublette County and Teton County, leaving Lincoln County with its present borders.

Lincoln County Road Map

Lincoln CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Lincoln County, Wyoming. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,095 square miles (10,610 km), of which 4,076 square miles (10,560 km) is land and 19 square miles (49 km) (0.5%) is water.