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2015 Map of Banner Ridge

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Banner Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Banner Ridge and the eastern slopes of the Benton Range define this high-altitude landscape in Mono County, California. As part of the Inyo National Forest, the terrain is marked by a complex network of canyons and high-desert basins. Evidence of the region's mining heritage is preserved through features such as the Wildrose Mine near Wildrose Canyon and the Gold Crown Mine, providing a clear look at the industrial attempts to extract minerals from these dry hills.

Water sources are vital and scarce landmarks in this arid environment, noted by Banner Springs, Moran Spring, and Deer Spring. The infrastructure of the area is represented by historical transit routes like Benton Crossing and Watterson Troughs, which suggest the movement of livestock or early travelers through Watterson Meadow. Extensive wash systems such as Chidago Canyon and Red Rock Canyon drain toward Chidago Flat, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of this high-desert territory.