Casper, WY was settled on the banks of the North Platte River in the late 1800's. As the point of convergence for all major westward trails - Oregon Trail, California Trail, Mormon Trail, Bridger Trail, Bozeman Trail, and Pony Express Trail.Casper, WY was settled on the banks of the North Platte River in the late 1800's. As the point of convergence for all major westward trails - Oregon Trail, California Trail, Mo
