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1964 Map of Kane

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Kane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Shoshone River meets the Bighorn River in this 1960s study of Big Horn County, capturing a landscape undergoing significant transformation as the Yellowtail Reservoir begins to fill. The settlement of Kane is positioned near the rail lines of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, surrounded by an intricate network of irrigation systems including the Sunlight Canal, Lovell Canal, and Quincy Canal.

Topographically, the area is defined by the steep rise of Little Sheep Mountain and distinctive landmarks like Katys Nipple. The map serves as a record of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area during its establishment, showing the transition from riverine canyon floor to reservoir basin. Local resources and infrastructure are represented by a Gaging Station, Gravel Pits, and a Claypit, while backcountry Jeep Trails wind through the hills near Five Springs Creek and Roundup Spring.