Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Point of Rocks

Ghost town in Sweetwater County, Wyoming · UPRR district

Founded
1868
Peak Population
~200
Elevation
6,200 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Sweetwater
Coordinates
41.6737, -108.7882
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History

A Union Pacific Railroad station and Overland Stage stop established during transcontinental railroad construction. The distinctive stone depot served passengers and freight for decades. The town shrank as rail traffic patterns changed but the depot survives as a landmark.

Visiting Point of Rocks

What remains: Historic 1868 stone Union Pacific depot survives — one of the oldest railroad structures in Wyoming. National Register of Historic Places.

Access: Directly off I-80, Exit 122. Passenger vehicle accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Point of Rocks?

Point of Rocks is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, in the UPRR area at an elevation of 6,200 ft, coordinates 41.6737, -108.7882.

Can you visit Point of Rocks today?

Directly off I-80, Exit 122. Passenger vehicle accessible.

What remains at Point of Rocks?

Historic 1868 stone Union Pacific depot survives — one of the oldest railroad structures in Wyoming. National Register of Historic Places.

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