Cumberland
Ghost town in Lincoln County, Wyoming · Carbon Basin district
History
A coal company town operated to supply fuel for the Union Pacific Railroad. Its workforce was heavily immigrant — Italian, Greek, Finnish, and Japanese miners. A devastating mine explosion and eventual closure left the town abandoned by the 1930s.
Visiting Cumberland
What remains: Extensive ruins: building foundations, mine tipple remnants, coke ovens, concrete structures, and mine entries. One of the better-preserved coal ghost towns.
Access: Dirt roads south of Kemmerer. High-clearance recommended. Summer access best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cumberland?
Cumberland is located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, in the Carbon Basin area at an elevation of 6,900 ft, coordinates 41.7200, -110.5800.
Can you visit Cumberland today?
Dirt roads south of Kemmerer. High-clearance recommended. Summer access best.
What remains at Cumberland?
Extensive ruins: building foundations, mine tipple remnants, coke ovens, concrete structures, and mine entries. One of the better-preserved coal ghost towns.