1994 Map of Aberdeen

About this map

Aberdeen sits at the edge of a dramatic vertical landscape where the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada meet the Owens Valley floor. This 1990s revision shows the complex water management infrastructure essential to the region, featuring the Aqueduct and the Division Creek Powerhouse alongside several Gaging Stations. The map details the intersection of multiple protected lands, including the John Muir Wilderness, Inyo National Forest, and the Bighorn Sheep Zoological Area, reflecting a mid-century emphasis on habitat preservation. Historical land use is evident in the scattered markings for a Shaft, Tunnel, and various Prospects in the higher elevations. From the sub-alpine environment of Sawmill Meadow and Sawmill Pass down to the alluvial fans of Taboose Creek and Goodale Creek, the map records a wilderness transition shaped by both natural watercourses and human engineering.