Geography of Wyoming - Wikipedia
WEBThe U.S. state of Wyoming lies in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States and has a varied geography. It is bordered by Montana to the north and northwest, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Idaho to the west, Utah to the southwest, and Colorado to the south.
Wyoming - Wikipedia
WEBThe Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming. The state is a great plateau broken by many mountain ranges . Surface elevations range from the summit of Gannett Peak in the Wind River Mountain Range , at 13,804 feet (4,207 m), to the Belle Fourche River valley in the state's northeast corner, at 3,125 feet (952 m).
Laramie Plains - Wikipedia
WEBThe Laramie Plains is an arid highland at an elevation of approx. 8,000 feet (2,400 m) in south central Wyoming in the United States. The plains extend along the upper basin of the Laramie River on the east side of the Medicine Bow Range. The city of Laramie is the largest community in the valley.
Wyoming Geography: Wyoming Regions and Landforms
WEBGreat Plains. Wyoming's Great Plains region occupies the easternmost one-third of the state, gradually increasing in elevation from the state's eastern border to the many mountain ranges that mark the region's western margin. This area is made up of short-grass prairie and with cottonwoods and shrubs growing along the rivers in the area.
Great Plains | Map, Facts, Definition, Climate, & Cities
WEBIn the United States, the Great Plains contain parts of 10 states: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming , Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. In Canada, the Great Plains lie in parts of the three Prairie Provinces— Manitoba , Saskatchewan , and Alberta —and portions of the Northwest Territories .
State of Wyoming - About Wyoming
WEBThe Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming. The state is a great plateau broken by a number of important mountain ranges. In the northwest are the Absaroka, the Owl Creek, Wyoming, Gros Ventre, Wind River and the Teton ranges.
Wyoming | Capital, Map, Population, History, & Facts
WEB4 days ago · Wyoming has six physiographic regions: the Black Hills; the Great Plains; the Southern, Middle, and Northern Rocky Mountains; and the Wyoming Basin. The Black Hills extend into South Dakota and are of generally low relief. Wyoming’s Great Plains region occupies the easternmost one-third of the state, gradually increasing in elevation from the ...
Plains Indian Museum - Buffalo Bill Center of the West
WEBThe Plains Indian Museum in Cody, Wyoming is one of five museums at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. This Native American museum explores the lives of Plains Indian peoples, cultures and traditions over hundreds of years.
A Brief History of Laramie, Wyoming | WyoHistory.org
WEBMay 1, 2018 · Perched on the southeastern corner of the high Laramie Plains, Laramie, Wyo., has been the site of human activity for more than 10,000 years. Today, the town of about 30,800 is well-known for its nationally ranked university, its proximity to the Medicine Bow Mountains and recreational opportunities, and recognized as …
Wyoming Ecoregions – Wyoming Rangelands - UWYO Extension
WEBThe Northwestern Great Plains ecoregions spreads over 12 million acres in northeastern Wyoming. This ecoregion is comprised mostly of rolling plains in a semi-arid environment, which produces mostly grassland plant communities with some shrub and woody species in …
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