2010 Map of Kinzie Butte

About this map

The high desert landscape of Lincoln County is defined by a sophisticated network of water management, centering on the prominent Kinzie Butte landform. The Big Wood River meanders through the central terrain, its flow diverted and supplemented by an extensive system of artificial waterways including the Lincoln Bypass Canal, the North Shoshone Canal, and the Lincoln Canal. This infrastructure supports several vital water storage sites such as Little Cottonwood Reservoir, Kinzie Butte Reservoir, and West Reservoir. The map reveals the rural grid of the early 21st century, where historical routes like Old Hwy 93 N and Burmah Rd serve the surrounding agricultural and ranching lands. Natural drainage is still visible along the Cottonwood Slough, illustrating the persistent hydrology of the Snake River Plain despite heavy human modification for irrigation.