Rankin Basin Road closed due to flash flood damage
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THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. – The Worland Field Office has temporarily closed a portion of Rankin Basin Road (BLM Road 1304) until further notice due to a washout caused by flash floods. Ensuring safe access to public lands is a BLM priority.
Rankin Basin Road is located east of U.S. Hwy. 120, between Thermopolis and Meeteetse. The BLM has placed barricades at either side of the washout. There may be other roads with similar damage in the area, so travel safely in the backcountry and turn around if in doubt about a road’s stability or safety.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.