Hot Springs County, Administrative division in Wyoming, United States.
Description
Hot Springs County is an administrative division in Wyoming that encompasses the Bighorn Basin, surrounded by the Owl Creek Mountains and Absaroka Range. The region contains numerous hot springs and serves as home to several communities and outdoor activities.
History
The county was established in 1911 from lands formerly belonging to Big Horn, Fremont, and Park counties. Thermopolis became its administrative center and primary urban area.
Culture
The Shoshone people shaped the region's character through rock art at sites like Legend Rock, where figures of humans and animals remain visible on stone. These carvings reveal how deeply connected the community was to the land.
Practical
Plan to explore on foot or by car, as the county's terrain is mountainous and spread across a large area requiring travel between destinations. Good footwear and preparation help when visiting hot springs and hiking trails.
Did you know?
The thermal springs near Wind River Canyon are heated by deep geological structures in ways different from Yellowstone's geothermal system. This distinct origin makes the region's hot water sources fundamentally different.
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Hot Springs State Park
17.7 km
Wind River Canyon
27.3 km
Wyoming Dinosaur Center
18 km
Francs Peak
79.5 km
Boysen Reservoir
36.8 km
Fort Washakie
86.3 km
Legend Rock
18.8 km
Boysen State Park
36.8 km
Wyoming Basin
46.8 km
Anderson Lodge
93.4 km
Anchor Dam
33.7 km
CQA Four Mile Bridge
20.3 km
BMU Bridge over Wind River
66.6 km
EFP Bridge over Owl Creek
1.7 km
ELY Wind River Diversion Dam Bridge
68.9 km
First National Bank of Meeteetse
61.8 km
Worland House
50.1 km
Alex Halone House
17.9 km
Downtown Thermopolis Historic District
17.2 km
National Museum of Military Vehicles
91.2 km
C. H. King Company and First National Bank of Shoshoni
57.3 km
EJP County Line Bridge
77.9 km
Rairden Bridge
67.7 km
Ainsworth House
88.7 km
Washakie Museum & Cultural Center
51.5 km
Steamboat Geyser
62.1 km
Acme Theatre
75.3 km
Thermopolis Swinging Bridge
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