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1987 Map of Kinzua

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Kinzua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Kinzua (Site) anchors this portion of Wheeler County, appearing here as a former settlement site alongside its Kinzua Landing Strip. The landscape is defined by the transition between timbered high ground and deep canyon drainages, with the Umatilla National Forest covering the northern and eastern reaches. Significant local relief is marked by landmarks such as Butte Creek Summit and the curiously named Hells Half Acre, while numerous springs like Walton Spring and Kinzua Springs suggest the importance of water sources in this arid environment.

Transportation and recreation are visible through the Shelton State Wayside and Julie A. Henderson Pioneer Park along the southern Service Road. An Old RR Grade winding through the northern canyons points to the area's industrial past, likely tied to the timber operations that once supported the now-diminished town. Local ranching history is evidenced by Prairie Ranch and established grazing areas like Searcy Flat, positioned between the ridges and the winding course of Thirtymile Creek.