Carbon
County Named
State: Wyoming
County: Carbon County
Founded: 1868
Abandoned: 1902
Peak Population: 3,000
Carbon was so important that Carbon County was named for it. The coal ran out and the town vanished, but the county name remains.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Moderate - rough road
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- County named for it
- Coal mining hub
- Town no longer exists
Location
Address: Near Carbon Basin, Wyoming
Coordinates: 41.7333, -106.5333