Jeffrey City
Yellowcake Boom and Bust
State: Wyoming
County: Fremont County
Founded: 1957
Abandoned: 1982 (bust)
Peak Population: 4,500
Jeffrey City boomed during the Cold War uranium rush ('yellowcake'). It had a high school, swimming pool, and thousands of residents. When the uranium market crashed in 1980, the town emptied almost instantly. Giant abandoned dormitories and apartments haunt the wind-swept desert.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Uranium boomtown
- Lost 95% of people in 3 years
- Massive abandoned infrastructure
Location
Address: Hwy 287, Jeffrey City, WY
Coordinates: 42.4833, -107.8167