McKinnon, Wyoming — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of McKinnon, Sweetwater County.
| City | McKinnon |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 41.027733 |
| Longitude | -109.935985 |
| Density | 3.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
McKinnon is a locality in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population density is 3.5 people per km². McKinnon is located at 41.0277°N, 109.9360°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82938.
McKinnon rests in a vast expanse of Wyoming, where the land unfurls in broad, sweeping gestures under an enormous sky. It lies 101.8 miles east-north-east of Holladay, UT (from Holladay, UT: bearing 75°T), and is situated 27.8 miles south-east of Lyman. The terrain here is a study in muted earth tones, a palette of ochre, sage, and the pale gold of sun-bleached grasses that ripple like a dry ocean under the persistent wind. Low, rolling hills, softened by eons of wind and weather, give way to flatter stretches that hint at ancient lakebeds, the very air tasting of dust and the distant promise of rain. In the distance, the muted blues of distant mountains form a hazy, almost ethereal backdrop, their peaks softened by the vastness of the intervening space. The quality of light in the late afternoon is a marvel, casting long, attenuated shadows that stretch and distort the land, transforming familiar shapes into something more profound and elemental. The history of McKinnon is intertwined with the sturdy pragmatism of those who have sought sustenance from this rugged country. Ranching has long been the lifeblood of this region, the legacy of cattle drives and hardy pioneers still whispering on the wind. The economy here remains tethered to the land, with the raising of livestock and the quiet hum of agricultural pursuits forming the bedrock of daily life. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling marketplaces, McKinnon possesses a distinct character, forged in the crucible of isolation and self-reliance. Life unfolds at a deliberate pace, dictated by the seasons and the unyielding rhythm of the natural world, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who call this open country home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of McKinnon, Wyoming with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on McKinnon and Sweetwater County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for McKinnon is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct McKinnon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |