Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 West
| Eastbound Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 reach Exit 205, Sand Creek Road. Take Sand Creek Road north to Old U.S. 14, then turn north to reach Lower Water Creek Road north. The community of Beulah sits on both sides of Interstate 90, including the gas station on the north side of the freeway. Old U.S. 14 closely parallels Interstate 90 on the north side of the freeway between Exit 205 and Exit 189 (Junction Business Loop I-90 west to Moorcroft). Use Sand Creek Road south to reach the Wyoming section of the Black Hills National Forest. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| The next exit along westbound Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 is Exit 199, Junction Wyoming 111 north to Aladdin, which is where Wyoming 111 meets Wyoming 24. In addition to using U.S. 14 west to Devils Tower National Monument, travelers may also use Wyoming 111 north to Wyoming 24 west via Hulett. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Westbound Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 reach Exit 199, Junction Wyoming 111 north to Aladdin. This exit also connects to the Interstate 90 Service Road, which parallels the freeway to the north along the path of old U.S. 14. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| The next exit along westbound Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 is Exit 191, Moskee Road. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Westbound Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 reach Exit 191, Moskee Road. There are no services at this interchange. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| The next three exits along westbound Interstate 90 serve the city of Sundance, the seat of Crook County. Located at an elevation of 4,750 feet, Sundance is considered the hub of tourist activities for the Wyoming Black Hills. According to the 2000 Census, 1,161 people called Sundance home. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| At Exit 189, Business Loop I-90 and U.S. 14 depart from the freeway via Cleveland Street. This exit provides the most direct route into downtown Sundance. U.S. 14 will remain separated from Interstate 90 until Moorcroft, as the federal route provides the most direct route to Devils Tower National Monument. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Any of the next three exits provide a connection to U.S. 14 west en route to Devils Tower National Monument: Exit 189, Junction Business Loop I-90 and U.S. 14 (Cleveland Street); Exit 187, Junction Wyoming 585 north; and Exit 185, Junction Business Loop I-90, U.S. 14, and Wyoming 116. For the most direct route to Devils Tower without passing through Sundance, use the third exit: Exit 185. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Use Exit 189 to Black Hills National Forest recreation areas and the Sundance Kid and Old West Museum. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Westbound Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 split at Exit 189. U.S. 14 follows Cleveland Street into Sundance, while Interstate 90 bypasses the town to the south. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| The next exit along westbound Interstate 90 is Exit 187, Junction Wyoming 585. Use Wyoming 585 south to Horton and Four Corners; the route ends at its parent route, U.S. 85. U.S. 85 continues south to Newcastle. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Westbound Interstate 90 reaches Exit 187, Junction Wyoming 585. Take Wyoming 585/South 6th Street north into downtown Sundance, where the state highway meets the business route at Cleveland Street. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| The next exit is Exit 185, Junction Business Loop I-90, U.S. 14, and Wyoming 116. This interchange marks the western terminus of the Sundance business loop; U.S. 14 continues northwest toward Devils Tower National Monument. Wyoming 116 also emanates from this interchange; it travels south to Upton, where it meets U.S. 16. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Use Exit 185, U.S. 14 northwest, to travel to Devils Tower National Monument. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Westbound Interstate 90 reaches Exit 185, Junction Business Loop I-90 east, U.S. 14 east/west, and Wyoming 116 south. This is final Sundance exit and the last services until Moorcroft. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| The next exit along westbound is Exit 178, Coal Divide Road. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Westbound Interstate 90 reaches Exit 178, Coal Divide Road. There are no services at this exit; it is another local access interchange. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| The next exit along westbound Interstate 90 is Exit 172, Inyan Kara Road. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| This mileage sign provides the distance to Moorcroft (17 miles) and Buffalo (111 miles). Gillette is omitted from this sign. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Now descended from the brief summit after Inyan Kara Road, the next exit along westbound Interstate 90 is Exit 165, Pine Ridge Road north to Pine Haven Reservoir. Use Pine Ridge Road north to Wyoming 113 and Keyhole State Park, which is situated around the Pine Haven Reservoir. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Westbound Interstate 90 approaches Exit 165, Pine Ridge Road. Keyhole State Park offers water-based recreational opportunities on the approximately 14,720 square foot reservoir. Fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, and picnicking are among the available activities. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Looking to the north, Devils Tower appears no larger than a thimble on the horizon, but it is almost 20 miles north of here as the eagle flies. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| The next exit is Exit 160, Wind Creek Road. This is another local access interchange with no services. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Continuing west, Interstate 90 next approaches the town of Moorcroft. Exit 154 connects to Business Loop I-90 and U.S. 14-16 en route to downtown Moorcroft. The town of Moorcroft (elevation 4,206 feet above sea level) in western Crook County is home to 807 people (per the 2000 Census), the town has an economy based on mining, ranching, and tourism. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Westbound Interstate 90 reaches Exit 154, Junction Business Loop I-90 west to U.S. 14 east and U.S. 16 east. To U.S. 14-16 west to Arvada, continue west on Interstate 90 to Gillette. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| One mile ahead is the second and final Moorcroft interchange, Exit 153, Junction Business Loop I-90 and U.S. 14-16. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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| Westbound Interstate 90 reaches Exit 153, Junction Business Loop I-90 and U.S. 14-16 east to Moorcroft. U.S. 14-16 west merge onto Interstate 90 between here and Gillette. Photo taken 09/03/04.
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Page Updated October 30, 2005.
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