Point of Rocks

Among Wyoming’s settlements, Point of Rocks stands out for the sandstone landmark that guided 19th-century travelers across the Bitter Creek valley. This small community lies in Sweetwater County’s sagebrush high desert, where Interstate 80 and the Union Pacific railroad follow a corridor long used to cross southern Wyoming. The nearby Point of Rocks was a recognizable reference on the Overland Trail, used by emigrants heading west on the Oregon, California, and Mormon routes. Its layered cliffs and weathered forms make the area’s geology as defining as its transport history. Continue with other webcams from southwestern Wyoming to see how this part of the state connects regionally.

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