1906 Map of Kirwin

About this map

Kirwin stands as a focal point in the upper reaches of the Wood River drainage, situated among the high peaks of the Absaroka Mountains. Surveyed by T.M. Bannon and his team in the early 1900s, this area reflects the early resource extraction and ranching character of the Wyoming frontier. The presence of the Gold Reef Tunnel and Spar Mtn indicates the mining interests that drove settlement into these high altitudes, while multiple timber operations such as Dicks Sawmill supported local construction and infrastructure.