Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Emblem

Ghost town in Big Horn County, Wyoming · Bighorn Basin district

Founded
1908
Peak Population
~200
Elevation
4,300 ft
Primary Industry
other
County
Big Horn
Coordinates
44.5000, -108.3800

History

Began as a homesteading community that briefly boomed with oil exploration in the Big Horn Basin. Had a post office, school, and small commercial district. Agricultural hardships and oil bust cycles depopulated the settlement.

Visiting Emblem

What remains: A few old buildings and scattered homestead remnants. Near-ghost with very few residents.

Access: County roads off WY-30 south of Greybull. Passenger vehicle accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Emblem?

Emblem is located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, in the Bighorn Basin area at an elevation of 4,300 ft, coordinates 44.5000, -108.3800.

Can you visit Emblem today?

County roads off WY-30 south of Greybull. Passenger vehicle accessible.

What remains at Emblem?

A few old buildings and scattered homestead remnants. Near-ghost with very few residents.

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