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2015 Map of Kanda

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Kanda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

White Mtn looms over the western edge of the High Desert landscape, defining the topography of this high-altitude corridor in southwestern Wyoming. The map documents the outward expansion of western Rock Springs, where suburban developments like Clearview Acres and Purple Sage meet the stark desert terrain. Significant infrastructure follows the natural drainage of Bitter Cr, including modern thoroughfares and remnants of the Old Lincoln Hwy.

The landscape is etched by deep drainages such as Greens Canyon and Rock Canyon, which cut through the uplifted ridges. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the primary valley floor near the historic site of Kanda, illustrating how water and transportation routes continue to dictate human geography in this arid environment. Local roads like the Blairtown Connector Rd and Bunning Rd link these outlying communities to the industrial and commercial hub of the city.