2017 Map of Kane

About this map

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this landscape, where the waters of Bighorn Lake meet the mouth of the Bighorn River. This 2017 survey shows the vicinity of Kane, a location deeply tied to the region's water management and transport history. The infrastructure of the high desert is visible in the irrigation systems of the Sunlight Canal and Lovell Canal, which divert water to support local agriculture. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as Little Sheep Mtn and the uniquely named Katys Nipple. Transportation through this often-difficult terrain is facilitated by a network of local roads including Kane Townsite Road and John Blue Canyon Road. In the southern reaches, the Five Springs Number 2 Reservoir and the drainage of Five Springs Creek provide critical water resources for the area's wildlife and habitat management.