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2012 Map of Bartlett

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bartlett sits along the western shoreline of Owens Lake, a landscape defined by the engineered transport of water and the imposing peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The Los Angeles Aqueduct runs parallel to the shore, cutting a line between the lake bed and the rising foothills. This infrastructure, including the LA Aqueduct segment, represents the mid-century Water Wars legacy that transformed this region's hydrology.

To the west, the terrain climbs sharply toward high-altitude landmarks like Wonoga Peak, Timosea Peak, and Muah Mountain. Access into these heights is provided by Horseshoe Meadows Rd and Cottonwood Rd, which navigate through geological features such as Wormhole Canyon and Slide Canyon. Drainage from these slopes is carried by Cottonwood Cr and Ash Cr, which flow eastward toward the arid basin floor near Point Bartlett.