2021 Map of McKinnon

About this map

McKinnon serves as the central hub of this high-desert landscape in southwestern Wyoming, where ranching and water management define the settlement patterns. The map highlights a network of essential water sources including Phil Mass Reservoir, Antler Reservoir, and the Interstate Canal, all critical for sustaining the high-altitude pastures. The presence of three distinct burial grounds — McKinnon Cem, Burntfork Cem, and Terry Ranch Cem — suggests a deep-rooted community history tied to specific family holdings and localized ranching settlements. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, from the prominence of Cedar Mtn in the west to a series of eroded drainages like Coon Hollow, Welch Hollow, and Hisey Hollow. These features, along with the meandering Henrys Fork, illustrate the complex drainage system of the Green River Basin and the rugged geography that has dictated road placements like Rim RD and Old HWY 414.