Map of Washakie County, Wyoming

Washakie County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 7,685. Its county seat is Worland.

Washakie County overview:
Name:	Washakie County
FIPS code:	56-043
State:	Wyoming
Founded:	February 21, 1911 (authorized) 1913 (organized)
Named for:	Chief Washakie
Seat:	Worland
Largest city:	Worland
Total Area:	2,243 sq mi (5,810 km²)
Land Area:	2,239 sq mi (5,800 km²)
Total Population:	7,685
Population Density:	3.4/sq mi (1.3/km²)

Washakie County location map. Where is Washakie County?

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

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

History

Washakie County was created on February 21, 1911, as Hanover County with land detached from Big Horn County and organized in 1913. The bill for creating the county initially named it “Hanover County”, but it was renamed before the bill passed to Washakie County for the head chief of the Shoshone people, Chief Washakie, who became an ally of the US Government.

Washakie County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,243 square miles (5,810 km), of which 2,239 square miles (5,800 km) is land and 4.2 square miles (11 km) (0.2%) is water.