Map of Platte County, Wyoming

Platte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 8,605. Its county seat is Wheatland.

Platte County overview:
Name:Platte County
FIPS code:56-031
State:Wyoming
Founded:February 21, 1911 (authorized)
1913 (organized)
Named for:North Platte River
Seat:Wheatland
Largest town:Wheatland
Total Area:2,111 sq mi (5,470 km²)
Land Area:2,084 sq mi (5,400 km²)
Total Population:8,605
Population Density:4.1/sq mi (1.6/km²)

Platte County location map. Where is Platte County?

Platte County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Platte County.
Location of Platte County in the the United States.
Platte County location on the Wyoming map. Where is Platte County.
Location of Platte County in Wyoming.

History

Platte County was created February 21, 1911 with land detached from Laramie County and organized in 1913. The county was named for the North Platte River, which flows through the northeastern part of the county.

Platte County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,111 square miles (5,470 km), of which 2,084 square miles (5,400 km) is land and 27 square miles (70 km) (1.3%) is water. It is the third-smallest county in Wyoming by area.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

  • Medicine Bow National Forest (part)

Major Highways

  • Interstate 25
  • U.S. Highway 26
  • U.S. Highway 87
  • Wyoming Highway 34

Platte County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Platte County, Wyoming
Platte County Topo map.

Platte County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Platte County, Wyoming
Platte County satellite map.

Platte County Outline Map

Outline Map of Platte County, Wyoming
Platte County outline map.

See also

Map of Wyoming State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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