Map of Weston County, Wyoming

Weston County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 6,838. Its county seat is Newcastle. Its east boundary line abuts the west line of the state of South Dakota.

Weston County overview:
Name:Weston County
FIPS code:56-045
State:Wyoming
Founded:March 12, 1890
Named for:Jefferson B. Weston
Seat:Newcastle
Largest city:Newcastle
Total Area:2,400 sq mi (6,000 km²)
Land Area:2,398 sq mi (6,210 km²)
Total Population:6,838
Population Density:2.8/sq mi (1.1/km²)

Weston County location map. Where is Weston County?

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

History

Weston County was created by the legislature of the Wyoming Territory on March 12, 1890, of land partitioned from Crook County.

Weston County was named for John Weston, a geologist and surveyor. In 1887, Jefferson Weston and Frank Mondell found rich coal deposits north of Newcastle which caused a railroad to be built through the area.

In 1911, Campbell County was formed from portions of Weston County and Crook County. Since then, the boundaries of Weston County have been stable.

Weston County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,400 square miles (6,200 km), of which 2,398 square miles (6,210 km) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km) (0.08%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 16
  • U.S. Highway 20
  • U.S. Highway 85
  • Wyoming Highway 116
  • Wyoming Highway 450
  • Wyoming Highway 585

National protected areas

  • Black Hills National Forest (part)
  • Thunder Basin National Grassland (part)

Weston County Topographic Map

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

Weston County Satellite Map

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

Weston County Outline Map

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

See also

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