McKinnon Wyoming Map

About McKinnon, Wyoming

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.

About This McKinnon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McKinnon, Wyoming — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.027733, -109.935985. 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.

Detailed location data for McKinnon includes the ZIP code (82938), telephone area code (307), county seat of Sweetwater County (Green River), and school district assignment (Sweetwater County School District 2). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct McKinnon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.