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2012 Map of Banner Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Banner Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Banner Ridge and the southern reaches of the Benton Range define this high-desert landscape in Mono County. The area’s industrial history is etched into the terrain through a network of mining roads and infrastructure, including the Gold Crown Mine and the site of Kings Mill. These features are concentrated near Chidago Flat, where Chidago Canyon Rd and Chidago Loop navigate the drainage patterns of the region.

Reliable water sources, historically vital for both livestock and prospecting in this arid environment, are noted at Watterson Meadow and several isolated points like Banner Springs and Moran Spring. The northern section is dominated by the steep topography of Wildrose Canyon, while the eastern side is crossed by haul roads such as Morris Mine Rd and Black Rock Mine Rd, illustrating the persistent connection between the remote interior and regional resource extraction.