There’s Something Incredible About These 11 Rivers In Wyoming

The unique thing about some of these rivers in Wyoming is that they played an important role in history. Several of these rivers served as a route for the westward expansion of the United States. Throughout the years, the rivers have also been used for irrigation purposes, provided hydroelectric power, and have been a source for recreational purposes. Take a look at some of the incredible rivers flowing throughout Wyoming.

1. Snake River

Snake River flows from Yellowstone National Park in northwestern Wyoming, then south into Jackson Lake, and around the Teton Range in Grand Teton National Park.

2. Green River

Green River flows from the Wind River Range in the central western part of the state, forms the Fontanelle Reservoir, and then cuts through the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area before entering eastern Utah.

3. Laramie River

Laramie River flows near the border through the Laramie Plains and Wheatland reservoirs. This river is used for irrigation projects.

4. Sweetwater River

Sweetwater River runs from central Wyoming and east into Pathfinder Reservoir on the North Platte River. It follows the Oregon Trail from Casper to South Pass.

5. Popo Agie River

The Popo Agie River flows from the Wind River Range and disappears into a limestone cave and then reappears downstream.

6. The Wind River

Wind River flows from the central western part of the state in the Wind River Range down to Dubois through Riverton and then connects with the Popo Agie River.

7. Bighorn River

The Bighorn River is a combination of the Wind River and the Popo Agie River. The Bighorn River enters the Bighorn Basin flows north through Thermopolis, Worland, Basin, Greybull, Bighorn Lake and connects with the Shoshone River and enters the Bighorn Canyon before heading into Montana.

8. Tongue River

Tongue River flows from the west of Sheridan and flows northeast to connect with the Yellowstone River.

9. Powder River

Powder River flows from the Bighorn Mountains north to connect with Yellowstone River.

10. North Platte River

The North Platte River flows from eastern Wyoming past Douglas and then connects with the Laramie River and Horse Creek before crossing into Nebraska.

11. Shoshone River

The Shoshone River flows northeast past Cody, then Lovell, and finally connects with the Bighorn River.

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