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Green River, Wyoming
Population: 11,808
Located in Sweetwater County
Green River is the County Seat of Sweetwater County and is its second largest city. Green River succeeded South Pass City as the County Seat in 1872. In the same year, Green River became a Division Point on the Union Pacific Railroad. A large railroad yard and shop facilities were built south of the downtown area and an imposing brick depot eventually replaced the original wood frame building.
The city of Green River takes its name from the Green River, which flows through the center of the city. The river flows through a broad steep-sided valley with prominent rock formations along either side.
Expedition Island, the Green Belt Nature Area, and Scotts Bottom Nature Area are found along the river. Expedition Island is found immediately southwest of the railroad yards. The island was the point where John Wesley Powell began his expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers, which culminated in his trip through the Grand Canyon. Downstream from Expedition Island on the south bank of the river is the Green Belt nature Area. This area contains nature paths, which run along the edge of the river. Water fowl and other types of birds nest in the tall grass and bushes which grown throughout the area. Further to the south at the southern edge of the river is the Scotts Bottom Nature Area. Like the Green Belt, the Scotts Bottom Nature Area has paths and interpretive signs, which tell of the wildlife that live in this riparian habitat along the edge of the Green River. The Green River offers excellent fishing for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Kokanee Salmon.
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