Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Bessemer Bend

Ghost town in Natrona County, Wyoming · Central Wyoming district

Founded
1888
Peak Population
~200
Elevation
5,200 ft
Primary Industry
other
County
Natrona
Coordinates
42.7583, -106.5200
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History

Named for the bessemer steel process. A small ranching and stage stop community along the North Platte River. The Red Buttes area nearby was an important Oregon Trail landmark and military supply depot.

Visiting Bessemer Bend

What remains: Near-ghost. A few buildings and the historic Red Buttes area.

Access: County road southwest of Casper.

Photos

Bessemer Bend is where the trails headed west (Mormon, California, etc.) crossed the North Platte for one last time. It's really pretty. The nearby bl
Bessemer Bend is where the trails headed west (Mormon, California, etc.) crossed the North Platte for one last — Pete (CC BY 2.0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bessemer Bend?

Bessemer Bend is located in Natrona County, Wyoming, in the Central Wyoming area at an elevation of 5,200 ft, coordinates 42.7583, -106.5200.

Can you visit Bessemer Bend today?

County road southwest of Casper.

What remains at Bessemer Bend?

Near-ghost. A few buildings and the historic Red Buttes area.

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