Uinta County, Wyoming
Uinta County sits in the southwestern corner of Wyoming, right along the Utah border. The county takes its name from the nearby Uinta Mountains, whose rugged peaks rise on the horizon and help shape the area’s scenery.
Evanston, the county seat, is a small city with a surprisingly rich history. Today, ranching, oil, and natural gas are important parts of the local economy. The landscape is a mix of wide-open high plains, rolling hills, and forest-covered mountains.
Winters can be long and bitterly cold, but locals know how to enjoy the season. Ice fishing and snowmobiling are popular winter activities, drawing people outdoors despite the freezing temperatures. If you’re traveling along I-80, it’s worth taking a little time to explore Uinta County. You might discover more here than you expected.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Uinta County |
| County Seat | Evanston |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Evanston, Lyman, Mountain View, Fort Bridger, Urie |
| Interstates and Highways | I-80, US-189, WY-89 |
| Etymology | Named after the Uinta Mountains in Utah |
| FIPS Code | 56-041 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,088 sq mi (Land: 2,081 sq mi; Water: 7 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.2680° N, 110.5812° W |
| Major Landmarks | Bear River State Park, Fort Bridger State Historic Site, Bear Lake |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lincoln County (North), Rich County, Utah (West), Summit County, Utah (South), Sweetwater County (East) |
| Population | Approximately 20,000 |
