2018 Map of Bartlett

About this map

Sierra Nevada peaks tower over the western edge of the high desert in this 2018 survey of the Owens Valley. The settlement of Bartlett sits along the western shoreline of Owens Lake, positioned where the valley floor meets the steep ascent into the Inyo National Forest. This landscape is defined by the critical infrastructure of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, which runs parallel to the highway, tracing the base of the mountains to capture runoff. The map documents an area of extreme elevation change, from the dry lake bed up to summits like Wonoga Peak and Muah Mtn. Deep canyons such as Slide Canyon and Wormhole Canyon carve through the eastern slopes, while routes like Horseshoe Meadows Rd provide access to the high backcountry. This edition captures the contemporary water management systems and wilderness boundaries that shape the modern Eastern Sierra.