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Natrona County is located in the central part of Wyoming and consists of 5,369
square miles, covering 3,436,160 acres with a population of almost 65,000. The
county seat is in Casper, which offers a multitude of choices for a wealth of
natural and cultural history. Casper is the only place where the Oregon,
Mormon, Overland, Pony Express, and Bridger Trails intersect. Cattle and sheep
ranching were among the first enterprises, and diverse geological formations
fostered the development of an energy industry fueled by oil, gas, coal, and
uranium. Interstate highways, railroads, and an international airport allow for
easy access to national and international markets. The county has many state
parks, including Edness K Wilkins State Park, east of Casper on the North
Platte River, and Independence Rock State Historic Site, in the SW corner of
the north of Pathfinder Reservoir and Bird Refuge, a great spot for water
recreation and wildlife viewing.
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