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1970 Map of Kinney Spring

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Kinney Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Kinney Spring serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Sweetwater County, documented during a 1970 field check. The area is defined by a complex network of drainage systems, including the aptly named Eagle Nest Draw and Iron Pipe Draw, which carve through the arid terrain. The mapping reveals a sparse but functional infrastructure geared toward traversal and water access, anchored by the presence of Kinney Creek and Shell Creek.

South of these water features lies the distinctive topographic formation of Adobe Town, a name suggesting the earthen character of the local geology. Human imprint on the land is most visible via the Gap Road, which provides the primary artery through this territory. The arrangement of these features illustrates the vital importance of spring-fed sites and established trails for navigation and survival in the Wyoming backcountry during the mid-twentieth century.