Map of Sheridan County, Wyoming

Sheridan County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 30,921. The county seat is Sheridan. Its northern boundary abuts the Montana state border.

Sheridan County comprises the Sheridan, WY Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Sheridan County overview:
Name:Sheridan County
FIPS code:56-033
State:Wyoming
Founded:March 9, 1888
Named for:Philip Sheridan
Seat:Sheridan
Largest city:Sheridan
Total Area:2,527 sq mi (6,540 km²)
Land Area:2,524 sq mi (6,540 km²)
Total Population:30,921
Population Density:12/sq mi (4.7/km²)

Sheridan County location map. Where is Sheridan County?

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

History

Sheridan County was created by the legislature of the Wyoming Territory on March 9, 1888. The county was formed from a portion of Johnson County. Sheridan County was named for Philip Sheridan, a general in the American Civil War and controversial Indian fighter.

A portion of Sheridan County was annexed in 1897 to create Big Horn County. Sheridan County boundary lines were also slightly altered in 1911, and again in 1929, after which it has retained its boundary lines to the present time.

Sheridan County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,527 square miles (6,540 km), of which 2,524 square miles (6,540 km) is land and 3.1 square miles (8.0 km) (0.1%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • Interstate 90
  • I-90 BL
  • U.S. Highway 14
  • U.S. Highway 16
  • U.S. Highway 87
  • Wyoming Highway 330
  • Wyoming Highway 331
  • Wyoming Highway 332
  • Wyoming Highway 334
  • Wyoming Highway 335
  • Wyoming Highway 336
  • Wyoming Highway 337
  • Wyoming Highway 338
  • Wyoming Highway 339
  • Wyoming Highway 341
  • Wyoming Highway 342
  • Wyoming Highway 343
  • Wyoming Highway 345

National protected area

  • Bighorn National Forest (part)

Sheridan County Topographic Map

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

Sheridan County Satellite Map

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

Sheridan County Outline Map

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

See also

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