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2021 Map of Aberdeen

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Aberdeen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Aberdeen sits at the edge of the Owens Valley where the flatlands meet the steep eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic canyons and drainage systems, including Spook Canyon and Black Canyon, which channel water from high-altitude sources like Sawmill Lake down toward the valley floor. The map captures a high concentration of named water sources essential to this arid environment, such as Scotty Spring and Harry Birch Springs.

A network of trails and primitive roads provides access to the high peaks, including Colosseum Mtn and the prominent Sawmill Point. Significant landmarks like The Hogsback and Shingle Mill Bench indicate the complex geological and historical land use of the Inyo National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park borderlands, where the steep ascent to Sawmill Pass marks the transition into the high wilderness.