Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Gebo

Ghost town in Hot Springs County, Wyoming · Bighorn Basin district

Founded
1907
Peak Population
~750
Elevation
4,600 ft
Primary Industry
coal
County
Hot Springs
Coordinates
43.7878, -108.2248
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History

Founded by Samuel W. Gebo as a coal mining town in the Big Horn Basin. The Owl Creek Coal Company operated extensive mines employing hundreds at peak production. Mine closures in the 1940s left the town abandoned, though structures survive in the dry climate.

Visiting Gebo

What remains: Several standing structures including old company buildings, foundations, and mine portals. Relatively well-preserved.

Access: County road off WY-120 south of Meeteetse. Passenger vehicle on main road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gebo?

Gebo is located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, in the Bighorn Basin area at an elevation of 4,600 ft, coordinates 43.7878, -108.2248.

Can you visit Gebo today?

County road off WY-120 south of Meeteetse. Passenger vehicle on main road.

What remains at Gebo?

Several standing structures including old company buildings, foundations, and mine portals. Relatively well-preserved.

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