2017 Map of Kinsey

About this map

The Yellowstone River anchors this Custer County landscape, winding past the small settlements of Kinsey and Tusler. This modern survey illustrates the extensive irrigation infrastructure that supports agriculture in this semi-arid region, specifically the trio of the Kinsey Highline Canal, Kinsey Middle Canal, and Kinsey Lower Canal. These waterways parallel the river's course, following the contours of the valley floor to transform the prairie. The river itself is marked by notable navigational points like Buffalo Rapids and Dixons Rapids, while the Kinsey Bridge provides a critical crossing for local transit. Local transit is further defined by a network of rural routes, including Tusler Rd and Kinsey Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads and riverbanks to the broader Interstate corridor that cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle.