Fort Laramie
A community guide to Fort Laramie in Wyoming, the United States.
- Population
- 224 residents
- Region
- Wyoming
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 42.2127, -104.5172
Community and amenities
Fort Laramie offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Wyoming: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Fort Laramie's residents. Visitors passing through Fort Laramie encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Climate
The climate at Fort Laramie is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 42.21 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Fort Laramie experience. Visitors planning a trip to Fort Laramie should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Fort Laramie sits at approximate coordinates 42.2127 latitude and -104.5172 longitude within Wyoming. The terrain and natural features around Fort Laramie reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Wyoming road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Fort Laramie typically involves the regional road network of Wyoming or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Fort Laramie to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Wyoming. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Fort Laramie.